Pre Alignment - Specifications
Bulletin No.: 001/95Issued: 1/19/95
Revised:
Category
N
Applicable Model/s
See Below
Subject:
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
This bulletin was originally released as Cat. N, # 003/94. Replace the original bulletin with this revised copy.
APPLICABLE MODELS
All models except Navajo and 1994 and on B-Series
DESCRIPTION
This bulletin provides background information on standard specification and measuring conditions for wheel alignment.
Measured values are not absolute. Variations occur between technician, equipment and the condition of the vehicle at the time of measurement. To avoid unnecessary adjustments, specifications and measurement conditions have been changed in the workshop manual. These changes are described below.
NOTE:
Changes in the specifications do not imply that alignment tolerances have increased during production. Vehicle alignment is set to the median specifications during production and technicians should also use median specifications during alignment adjustment.
NEW SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
Each vehicle varies in specification median.
VEHICLE PREPARATION AND CONDITION
1. The vehicle should have:
^ No Passengers
^ No Luggage
^ Gas Tank Full, Radiator and Engine Oil To The Specified Levels
^ Spare Tire, Jack And Tools Stored In Designated Areas
^ Tire Pressure Checked And, If Necessary, Adjusted.
NOTE:
If the specifications are different (depending on load conditions), adjust the pressure for the lightest load.
2. The table contains examples of front caster specifications based on fuel tank level.
3. Follow the operating procedures specified for the alignment equipment being used.
4. Prior to measuring the current settings, firmly push the vehicle bumper up and down to stabilize the vehicle's height.