Wheel Alignment

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT





Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower control arm cam bolts. (Fig. 4)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOE ADJUSTMENT
4X4 SUSPENSION HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE AN ALIGNMENT.

The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.
1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts.

NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for one-half of the total toe position specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be centered when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.

3. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie rod as necessary (Fig. 5).
4. Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Verify the specifications
6. Turn off engine.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CAMBER,CASTER AND TOE ADJUSTMENT
Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower suspension arm cam bolts. (Fig. 4)

CASTER
Moving the rear position of the cam bolt in or out, will change the caster angle significantly and camber angle only slightly. To maintain the camber angle while adjusting caster, move the rear of the cam bolt in or out. Then move the front of the cam bolt slightly in the opposite direction. (Fig. 4)

To increase positive caster angle, move the rear position of the cam bolt outward (from the engine). Move the front of cam bolt inward (toward the engine) slightly until the original camber angle is obtained. (Fig. 4)

CAMBER
Move both of the cam bolts together in or out. This will change the camber angle significantly and caster angle slightly. (Fig. 4)

After adjustment is made tighten the cam bolt nuts to proper torque specification.

TOE ADJUSTMENT
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.
1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts.

NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for one-half of the total toe position specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be centered when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.





3. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie rod as necessary (Fig. 5).
4. Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Verify the specifications
6. Turn off engine.