Wheel Alignment: Adjustments: Notes

This vehicle's suspension system is designed to vary the wheel toe pattern according to the vehicle ride posture to keep the wheels pointed in the proper direction at all times. The four wheel independent suspension alignment must be correct to assure proper road handling. The frame and suspension components are calibrated at the assembly plant and should not require adjustment unless the vehicle has collision damage. This service Information will cover procedures for correcting improper frame, steering gear, and rear toe link alignment that would affect the wheel toe pattern.

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1 - ORBITAL SWING OF WHEEL SPINDLE

2 - OUTER TIE ROD PIVOT

3 - INNER TIE ROD PIVOT

4 - LOWERED CENTER

5 - CENTER OF RADIUS

6 - RAISED CENTER

Wheel toe pattern is regulated by the vertical positioning of the inner tie rod pivot (3) in relation to the orbital swing of the wheel spindle (1). Wheel toe settings have no effect on toe pattern. When the suspension is fully compressed and then extended with the tie rod disconnected from the spindle, the spindle makes an arc in space without altering the toe pattern. When the arc of the spindle is extended into a full circle and the inner tie rod end is positioned in the center of the circle, the toe pattern cannot change. When the inner tie rod is raised or lowered from the center of the true circle of the spindle arc, the toe pattern will vary. When the suspension is compressed (jounce), the wheel toe should change from normal riding height. When the suspension is extended (rebound), wheel toe should move in the opposite direction. Front suspension jounce should cause the wheels to toe out; rebound should cause the wheels to toe in. Rear suspension jounce should cause the wheels to toe in; rebound should cause the wheels to toe out.

1. Plot toe readings for front suspension on Dynamic Toe Pattern Graph provided in this information. If toe pattern arc is within allotted range, front toe pattern is within limits. If toe pattern is not within allotted range, steering gear must be raised or lowered to achieve proper toe pattern.
2. Plot toe readings for rear suspension on Dynamic Toe Pattern Graph provided in this information. If toe pattern arc is within allotted range, rear toe pattern is within limits. If toe pattern is not within allotted range, toe links must be raised or lowered to achieve proper toe pattern.