Alignment: Service and Repair

GENERAL INFORMATION
Before each alignment reading the vehicle should be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and down three times. Always release the bumper in the down position.

CAMBER
The wheel camber angle is preset. This angle is not adjustable and cannot be altered.

CASTER
Check the caster of the front axle for correct angle. Be sure the axle is not bent or twisted. Road test the vehicle and observe the steering wheel return-to-center position. Low caster will cause poor steering wheel returnability.

During the road test, turn the vehicle to both the left and right. If the steering wheel returns to the center position unassisted, the caster angle is correct. However, if steering wheel does not return toward the center position unassisted, a low caster angle is probable.

Cam Adjuster:

Caster can be adjusted by install a cam bolts and rotating the cams on the lower suspension arm.

NOTE: Changing caster angle will also change the front propeller shaft angle. The propeller shaft angle has priority over caster. Refer to Differential and Driveline for additional information.

TOE POSITION

NOTE: The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment. This adjustment must be performed with the engine running, if the vehicle is equipped with power steering.

1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the steering wheel. Center and secure the steering wheel.

Drag Link And Tie Rod Clamp:

2. Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.

Steering Linkage:

3. Adjust the right wheel toe position with the drag link. Turn the sleeve until the right wheel is at the correct positive TOE-IN position. Position the clamp bolts as shown and tighten to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.). Make sure the toe setting does not change during clamp tightening.
4. Adjust the left wheel toe position with the tie rod. Turn the sleeve until the left wheel is at the same TOE-IN position as the right wheel. Position the clamp bolts as shown and tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.). Make sure the toe setting does not change during clamp tightening.
5. Verify the right toe specifications and turn off the engine.