Important:
• Check and set the alignment with a full fuel tank. • Jounce the vehicle three times before checking the alignment to
eliminate false readings. • Check the rear and the front suspension dimensions according to
Trim Height Specifications
in Suspension
Diagnosis. • Set the toe left side and set the toe right side separately per
wheel. Set the steering wheel angle at 0 degrees ± 3.5 degrees. - Cross caster within 0.75 degrees. - Slot the strut tower. - Cross camber within 0.75 degrees.
Loose and/or worn suspension parts will prevent an accurate setting of the alignment angles.
Perform the following checks and inspections to ensure correct alignment readings before making any alignment adjustments:
- Inspect the tires for the proper inflation pressures.
- Inspect the tires for normal tread wear.
- Inspect the hub and the bearing assemblies for excessive wear.
- Inspect the ball joints for proper tightness.
- Inspect the tie rods for proper tightness.
- Inspect the run-out of the wheels and tires. Check for bent wheels or faulty tires.
- Inspect the steering gear for looseness at the frame.
- Inspect for improperly operating struts.
- Inspect the control arms for loose bushings.
- Inspect for loose or missing stabilizer shaft attachments.
- Inspect the frame alignment to the body.
- Inspect the frame fasteners for proper torque.
- Inspect the frame insulators for wear and/or damage.
- Become familiar with the instructions furnished by the equipment manufacturer before checking the alignment. The methods vary with different equipment.
- Regardless of the equipment used to adjust the alignment the vehicle must be on a level surface both fore-and-aft and sideways.
Adjust the four-wheel alignment in the following order:
- Rear wheel camber
- Rear wheel toe and tracking
- Front wheel camber
- Front wheel toe and steering wheel angle
