Suspension Geometry Evaluation: Overview

Perform an alignment on the vehicle. If necessary, refer to the manufacture of your dealerships equipment for proper operation of your alignment equipment. For information regarding alignment procedures and specifications, refer to the 1997 Dodge Ram Service Manual (Publication Number 81-37-7108), pages 2-1 through 2-7. Please document all alignment angles before changing any angle, after adjustments have been made, and after performing a road test.

NOTE:
ANY NON-FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED IF AT ALL POSSIBLE (E.G. SNOW PLOW, TOOL BOXES THAT CAN BE EASILY REMOVED, ETC.), COSMETIC ACCESSORIES CAN REMAIN ON VEHICLE (E.G. BUG DEFLECTORS, RUNNING BOARDS, ETC.). AFTERMARKET WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES, LIFT KITS, AND OTHER NON-AUTHORIZED SUSPENSION ALTERING COMPONENTS MUST BE REMOVED. FACTORY AUTHORIZED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, WHEELS, AND TIRES SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO PREFORMING ANY ALIGNMENT CHECKS.





1. If the alignment angles are within specifications, continue to step 7, if not, continue to the next step (step 2).