Wheel Alignment Suspension System

Wheel Alignment
Specifications
Torque
Description Value
Nuts-pas ball joint 40–55Nm
Nuts-rear upper arm to subframe 90–110Nm
Nuts-rear wheel toe-in adjust 90–110Nm

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Specifications
Wheel alignment:
Front

Camber-unladen condition -0°21' ± 30'

Castor-unladen condition 3°30' ± 30'

King-pin inclination 12°41' ± 30'

Total toe-in 0°10’ ± 10'

Rear
Camber - unladen condition –0°50’ ± 30'
Total toe-in 0°22' ± 12'

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Service Procedures b. Adjust rear wheel camber to specification rotating
Wheel Alignment cam bolt securing upper arm to subframe.
Check c. Tighten lock nut to 90–110Nm.
1. Wheel alignment must only be carried out using
d. Repeat above for other side.
approved equipment.
2. The equipment must be calibrated, set up and operated
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Ensure correct vehicle data is entered into the approved
equipment.
4. Check steering joints, suspension joints and wheel
bearings for wear or free play. Adjust or repair as
required.
5. Check and adjust tyre pressures.
6. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
7. Ensure vehicle is at unladen weight.
S 384002
General Data

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8. Ensure wheel mounting clamps are adjusted to correct 4. Rear wheel toe-out angle adjust:
size and fitted securely to vehicle. a. Loosen 2 nuts securing trailing arm to subframe.
9. Ensure cameras are fitted and aligned correctly. b. Adjust toe-out angle to specification.
10. Carry out run-out compensation in accordance with
c. Tighten lock nut to 90–110Nm.
equipment manufacturer's instructions. Lower vehicle,
and allow vehicle suspension to return to level. d. Repeat above for other side.
11. Ensure steering wheel is in the central position.
Adjust
1. Observe readings from test equipment and adjust
geometry as required.
General Data
2. Front wheel alignment adjust:
a. Loosen lock nut on front track rod.
b. Adjust track rod to specification.
c. Tighten lock nut to 40–55Nm.
d. Repeat above for other side. S 344014

3. Rear wheel camber adjust:

a. Loosen lock nut on upper arm.

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