Alignment

STANDARD PROCEDURE - WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Before starting wheel alignment, the following inspection and necessary corrections must be completed.
1. Inspect tires for size and tread wear.
2. Set tire air pressure.
3. Inspect front wheel bearings for wear.
4. Inspect front wheels for excessive radial or lateral runout and balance.
5. Inspect ball studs, linkage pivot points and steering gear for looseness, roughness or binding.
6. Inspect suspension components for wear and noise.
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 several times. Always release the bumper in the down position. Set the front end alignment to specifications with the vehicle at its NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT.

CASTER
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 several times. Always release the bumper in the down position. Set the front end alignment to specifications with the vehicle at its NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT.
Before checking the caster of the front axle for correct angle, be sure the axle is not bent or twisted.
Road test the vehicle, make left and right turns. If the steering wheel returns to the center position unassisted, the caster angle is correct. If steering wheel does not return toward the center position unassisted, an incorrect caster angle is probable.





Caster can be adjusted by installing the appropriate size shims.

NOTE: Changing caster angle will also change the front propeller shaft angle. The propeller shaft angle has priority over caster.