Front Wheel Alignment

Front Wheel Alignment - Check and Adjust

Service Repair No - 57.65.01

Check
1. Ensure tire pressures are correct and vehicle is at curbside weight.
2. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stresses in steering and suspension.
3. Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is properly calibrated.
4. Check front wheel alignment is within tolerance.

Adjust
1. Mark position of steering ball joints for reference.





2. Loosen track rod and ball joint pinch bolts.
3. Rotate turn buckle to obtain correct alignment. Ensure ball joint is not rotated.

CAUTION: Both track rods must be rotated an equal amount.

4. Recheck front wheel alignment.





5. Tighten track rod and ball joint pinch bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle clamps are aligned.