Alignment: Service and Repair

Front Wheel Alignment

1. Ensure tire pressures are correct, vehicle is at curbside weight and on a level surface.
2. Release handbrake.
3. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stresses in steering/front suspension.

NOTE: Ensure that alignment equipment is properly calibrated. Take an average of three readings. Use recommended equipment only.

4. Check that front wheel alignment is within tolerance.

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5. Slacken track rod adjuster clamping nuts and bolts.
6. Rotate adjuster to give correct alignment.
7. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stresses in steering/front suspension.
8. Recheck front wheel alignment, taking average of three readings.
9. Repeat procedure as necessary to obtain correct alignment.

CAUTION: Ensure that adjuster clamping nuts and bolts are positioned as shown or wheel rim foul will result.

10. Tighten track rod adjuster fixings to 8 mm, 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.), 10 mm, 47 Nm, (35 ft. lbs.).