Wheel Alignment - Data For Front and Rear Axles

Number:
89-04
October 13, 1989


Group:
44


Suspension - Wheels


Applies To:
All 5000/100/200 with 1984-1989 m.y.
All Wheel Drive


Subject:
Wheel Alignment Data for Front and Rear Axles (Supercedes Product Circular 89-01, 8/9/89)








Wheel alignment data for front and rear axles

When checking wheel alignment, the following conditions are important:

^ alignment should not be checked until vehicle has run 1000-2000 miles and coil springs have settled
^ vehicle empty
^ tire pressures correct (see sticker inside fuel tank flap)
^ test surface level and horizontal
^ vehicle bounced properly
^ steering gear correctly adjusted (see Group 48)

^ steering linkage free of play