Alignment: Testing and Inspection

Left and right-hand wheel lock, checking
This test is only necessary if:
- The steering locks differ by more than 2 - from one another from the steering center point
- One side has contact between tire and a front axle component or body at full lock





- Turning circles left/right different
- The distance between front axle components and tires -arrow - must be the same at full lock (full turn left/right).
- If the distances are unequal then this can be corrected by turning left/right tie rod.

Example:
Right steering lock smaller than left;
- Loosen tie rod lock nuts.
- Turn left tie rod counter-clockwise (unscrew tie rod end).
- Turn tie rod, right side equal amount to left but in opposite direction (turns tie rod end in).
- Check total toe.

Note: Check total toe is still set to prescribed specifications after completing adjustments!

- Tighten lock nuts.
- After tightening lock nut - 1 - it is possible that the value will change slightly.
- If toe adjustment has not moved more than 2'from specification, adjustment is OK.

Note: After turning tie rods, ensure that the boots are not twisted.