WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ...................55
CURB HEIGHT .......................58
DESIGN HEIGHT ......................58
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SUSPENSION
AND STEERING ......................59
STANDARD PROCEDURE
PRE-WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION ....61
CURB HEIGHT MEASUREMENT ..........61
DESIGN HEIGHT MEASUREMENT ........62
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ...................65
ADJUSTMENTS - DYNAMIC TOE PATTERN . . . 71
SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ...................75
CURB HEIGHT AND DESIGN HEIGHT ......75
DYNAMIC TOE PATTERN ...............75
SPECIAL TOOLS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ...................76
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Vehicle wheel alignment is the positioning of all
interrelated front and rear suspension angles. These
angles affect the handling and steering of the vehicle
when it is in motion. Proper wheel alignment is
essential for efficient steering, good directional stabil-
ity, and proper tire wear.
The method of checking a vehicle’s front and rear
wheel alignment varies depending on the manufac-
turer and type of equipment used. The manufactur-
er’s instructions should always be followed to ensure
accuracy of the alignment, except when
DaimlerChrysler Corporation’s wheel alignment spec-
ifications differ.
On this vehicle, the suspension angles that can be
adjusted are as follows:
Front
• Camber
• Caster
• Toe
Rear
• Camber
• Caster
• Toe
Check the wheel alignment and make all wheel
alignment adjustments with the vehicle standing at
its Design Height specification. For information on
design height, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL
ALIGNMENT - DESCRIPTION - DESIGN HEIGHT).
Typical wheel alignment angles and measurements
are described in the following paragraphs.
ZB WHEEL ALIGNMENT 2 - 55
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