Alignment: Service and Repair

Before each alignment reading the vehicle should be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and down three times. Always release the bumper in the down position.
To obtain an accurate alignment, a 4 wheel alignment machine must be used and the equipment calibration verified.

CAMBER
The wheel camber angle is preset. This angle is not adjustable and cannot be altered.

CASTER
The wheel caster angle is preset. This angle is not adjustable and cannot be altered.

TOE POSITION

NOTE: For an accurate wheel toe position adjustment the engine must be engine running.

1. Apply parking brakes.
2. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the steering wheel. Center and secure the steering wheel.

Steering Linkage:

3. Loosen the tie rod adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.
4. Turn the sleeve to obtain the preferred positive TOE-IN specification. Position the clamp bolts as shown for proper clearance.
5. Tighten the clamp bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Make sure the toe setting does not change during clamp tightening.

6. Verify alignment specifications, then turn the engine off.

STEERING WHEEL CENTERING

NOTE: The steering wheel can be centered without affecting the toe position.

1. Loosen the drag link adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.
2. Turn the adjustment sleeve to center the wheel.

Steering Linkage:

3. Position the clamp bolts as shown for proper clearance.
4. Tighten the clamp bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
5. Road test the vehicle to verify the wheel is centered.