Front Suspension

Accurate front axle height adjustment is critical to toe-in, camber, and caster adjustments. Ensure tire pressures are at their specified values, fuel tank is full, spare tire is in place, and a weight approximately the same as the driver, positioned on the driver's seat.


AXLE HEIGHT, ADJUST





1. Depress front of vehicle several times and allow to rebound to proper height.
2. Measure distance between level floor or ramp to center of wheel hub (dimension a).
3. Value ``a'' minus 4.25 inches should equal value ``b.'' Value ``b'' equals the distance between the torsion bar center and the level surface on which the vehicle is positioned.
4. Remove torsion bar dust cover at adjusting lever. Use torsion bar centering mark as a reference mark.
5. Loosen or tighten torsion bar adjusting bolt until value ``b'' is obtained at the torsion bar center.
6. Depress front of vehicle and allow to rebound to proper height. Recheck vehicle height. The allowable difference in height between left and right sides of the vehicle is .2 inch (5 mm).


CAMBER & CASTER, ADJUST

1. Pull front luggage compartment carpeting away from shock towers.
2. Remove sealing compound from pressure plates and movable dish ring.
3. Mark position of single and double hole plates and screws.
4. Position shock absorber strut supporting bearing to adjust caster or camber.
5. Torque bolts to 33.8 ft.lbs. and seal plates with a suitable sealing compound.