RIDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT POINTS
Measure front riding height from ground to center of lower arm mounting bolt. Measure rear riding height from ground to center of rear lower control arm forward mounting bolt.
FLOOR JACK
To raise vehicle, place floor jack under front crossmember and/or center of rear axle beam.
EMERGENCY JACKING
Place emergency jack on reinforced support points of side body panel (between front and rear wheels). Safety stands may also be placed at these points. (Scheme 1)
Scheme 1
LIFTING VEHICLE WITH HOIST
Place lift blocks on reinforced support points of side body panel (between front and rear wheels). Safety stands may also be placed at these points. (Scheme 1)
TURNING ANGLE
Turn steering wheel fully right and then left, and observe turning radius on both wheels. If turning radius is incorrect, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
Front Suspension
- Check tires for wear and improper inflation. Inspect front wheel bearings for looseness. Check wheel runout. Wheel runout should not exceed or 0.04" (1.0 mm).
- Inspect front suspension components for looseness. Ensure front shock absorbers work properly. Measure vehicle riding height. See «RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT»(ref-63497-S17546746682001100400000) .
- Measure camber of both front wheels. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-63497-S02829825262001100400000) . If camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. Camber is not adjustable.
Measure caster of both front wheels. If caster is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. Caster is not adjustable.
STEERING AXIS/KING PIN INCLINATION
Measure riding height and camber. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If adjustment is necessary, see appropriate adjustment procedure. Measure steering axis inclination of both front wheels. If steering axis inclination is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn front suspension components. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Steering axis/king pin inclination is not adjustable.
Measure riding height, camber, steering axis inclination, and caster. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . If adjustment is necessary, see appropriate adjustment procedure. Set front wheels to straight-ahead position. Bounce both ends of vehicle several times to settle suspension. Measure toe-in. If necessary, adjust toe-in by changing length of tie rods.
Rear Suspension
Measure rear wheel toe-in. If toe-in is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension components. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Rear toe-in is not adjustable.
| Application | Preferred | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber (1) | |||
| Front | 0.25 | 1 To 0.5 | |
| Rear | 0.5 | 1.25 To 0.25 | |
| Caster (1) | 1.25 | 0.5 To 2 | |
| Steering Axis Inclination (1) | 12 | ***** | |
| Toe-In (2) | |||
| Front | 0.04 (1) | 0.04 To 0.12 (-1 To 3) | |
| Rear | 0.12 (3) | 0 To 0.24 (0 To 6) | |
| Toe-In (1) | |||
| Front | 0.1 | 0.1 To 0.3 | |
| Rear | 0.3 | 0 To 0.6 | |
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | |||
| Inner | 36.17 | ***** | |
| Outer | 32.25 | ***** | |
| (1) Measurement in degrees. (2) Measurement in inches (mm). | |||
| (1) | Measurement in degrees. |
| (2) | Measurement in inches (mm). |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS