Front Wheel Alignment

This procedure must be performed after any front suspension mechanical components have been serviced in order to align position of the wheels in relation to the body (e.g.: control arms, struts, shock absorbers, springs, etc.).

General Information 

ALIGNMENT CHECK 

Wheel geometry/angle checks must be performed using appropriate alignment equipment after checking and adjusting the tire inflation pressure to prescribed values and making sure the vehicle meets the following load condition:

• "Standard 0" - vehicle including spare tire, tools, accessories and with 1.3 gallons of fuel  .
• "Standard A" - vehicle including spare tire, tools, accessories and with full tank of fuel  .

PARTIAL TOE-IN CHECK 

• If the partial toe-in on the front wheels do not fall into the proper specifications, proceed to the procedure as described below.
• Straighten the steering wheel and secure it with a suitable tool.
• Loosen the lock nuts on the left and right of the steering gear.
• Tighten or loosen the steering box braces until the partial toe-in specification is reached, keeping the front wheels aligned.

After recording the number of free threads on the right tie rod, there should be equal number of free threads on the left tie rod.

• Tighten the left and right tie rod nuts to the proper specifications.
• Remove the steering wheel locking tool.

CAMBER CHECK 

The front wheel camber is not adjustable. If the value is not within the specifications check the lower control arm and the body.

• Check that the front wheel camber falls within the values specified.

CASTER CHECK 

The caster of the front wheels is not adjustable. If the value is not within the specifications check the lower control arm and the body.

• Check that the front wheels caster falls within the values specified.