Measuring Wheel Alignment
Front Caster AdjustmentUse the following procedure in order to prepare the top strut mounting holes:
1. Remove the top three fasteners from the strut tower.
2. Lift the front of the vehicle by the body in order to separate the strut from the inner wheelhouse. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Pop out the two guide pins.
4. Hand file the excess metal in order to make slotted holes.
5. Paint the exposed metal using rust preventative paint or primer.
6. Lower the front of the vehicle.
7. Install the strut attaching fasteners. Do not tighten the fasteners at this time.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
8. Move the top of the strut forward or rearward in order to adjust the caster. A 1 mm (0.040 inch) position change at the tower is about equal to a 0.1 degree change in the caster.
- Tighten the strut fasteners to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Perform a complete wheel alignment.
Front Camber Adjustment
- Tools Required
- J 39601 Camber Adjustment Tool
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Important: Do not allow the bolts to turn this will ruin the serrated shoulder.
3. Remove the nut and tap the upper and lower bolt from the strut and knuckle.
4. Separate the strut from the knuckle.
Important: It is necessary to grind the lower bolt hole on the strut to achieve proper camber setting,
If camber specification is not achieved by this procedure check for bent or worn parts.
5. Using a round file or a die grinder file the inner metal plate to the outside plates diameter.
6. File excess metal to make the slotted holes.
7. Paint the exposed metal with rust preventive paint or primer.
8. Replace the strut to the knuckle.
9. Install both the upper and lower bolts.
10. Do not tighten at this time. (leave loose).
11. Install J-39601 to the bottom strut bolt.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
12. Using the J 39601, set the camber.
- Tighten the upper strut to knuckle nut to 225 Nm (166 ft. lbs.).
13. Remove the J 39601.
- Tighten the lower strut to knuckle nut to 225 Nm (166 ft. lbs.).
14. Replace the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Perform a wheel alignment.
Front Toe Adjustment
1. Loosen the lock nuts on the tie rod.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Notice: Care must be taken that the boots are not twisted when rotating the inner tie rod, or damage to the boots may result.
2. Rotate the inner tie rod to adjust the toe.
- Tighten the lock nuts to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).
3. Adjust the boots as needed in order to prevent damage.
Rear Toe Adjustment
Important: Complete the left and right rear toe adjustments separately, per wheel. Use the following procedure:
1. Loosen the inner adjustment link cam nut.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. In order to adjust the toe, rotate the cam bolt using an 18 mm socket.
- Tighten the cam (2) nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Recheck the toe setting after tightening.
4. Readjust the toe setting if necessary.