Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment
Wheel alignment is the proper adjustment of all the interrelated suspension angles affecting the running and steering of the front and rear wheels of the vehicle. There are six basic factors which are the foundation to front wheel alignment. These are: vehicle height, caster, camber, toe-in, steering axis inclination and toe-out on turns. Of the six basic factors, toe-in, camber, and caster are normally mechanically adjustable on this vehicle.

Caution: Do not attempt to modify any suspension or steering components to meet vehicle alignment specifications by heating and (or) bending.

Alignment checks and adjustment should be made in the following sequence.
(1) Camber
(2) Toe

Camber is the number of degrees tilted inboard or outboard from a true vertical line when looking from front view. Inboard tilt is negative camber. Outboard tilt is positive camber. Excessive camber is a tire wear factor; negative camber causes wear on the inside of the tires tread surface, while positive camber causes wear to the outside of the tires tread surface.
Toe is measured in degree or inches (millimeters) and is the distance the front edges of the tires are closer (or further apart) than the rear edges.