Service Notes

WHEN TO CHECK ALIGNMENT
- After at least 1000-2000 km (600-1200 miles), once coil springs have settled
- Thereafter as necessary
- Following certain service and repair procedures as specified in this Repair Manual

ALIGNMENT PROBLEM VS. WHEEL PROBLEM

NOTE:
^ Following repairs to the suspension, and prior to checking wheel alignment, road test the vehicle at its curb weighty.
^ Sometimes, poor vehicle handling characteristics are the result of wheel problems.

- Wheel imbalance
- Excessive radial runout
- Correct as necessary

ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT
- Use an optical alignment gage, whenever possible, to check wheel alignment. (If a substitution is necessary, protractor 3021 may be used when checking camber).

CHECKING REQUIREMENTS
- Measuring equipment properly adjusted
- Vehicle at curb weight
- Curb weight is the weight of a vehicle ready for the road: with full fuel tank, equipped with spare tire, tool kit and jack.
- Tires inflated to specified pressures
- Vehicle positioned precisely
- Suspension bounced several times
- No excessive play or damage to steering and steering linkage
- No excessive play or damage to suspension