Specifications
3-4
GROUP
3-Suspension,
Steering,
Wheels
&
Tires
wheels in ,the straight-ahead position.
Run the engine so that the power
steer-ing control valve will be in the
center (neutral) position (if so
equipped).
Measure the distance be-
tween the extreme front and also be-
tween the extreme rear of both front
wheels. The difference between these
two distances is the toe-in.
Correct toe-in, or inward pointing
of both front wheels at the front, is
specified in Part
3-6.
FRONT WHEEL TURNING
ANGLE
When the inside wheel is turned
20
,
the turning angle of the outside
wheel should be as specified in Part
3-6.
The turning angle cannot be ad-
justid
directly, because it is a result
COMMON ADJUSTM
After front wheel alignment factors
have been checked, make the neces-
sary adjustments.
Do not attempt to
adjust 'the front wheel alignment by
bending the suspension or steerihg
parts.
CASTER AND CAMBER
ADJUSTMENTS
Be sure
all
the equipment listed in
Equipment Installation is installed be-
fore adjusting the caster and camber.
Caster is controlled by the front
suspension strut (Fig.
7).
To obtain
positive caster, loosen the strut rear
nut and tighten the strut front nut
against the bushing. To obtain nega-
tive caster, loosen the strut front nut
and tighten the strut rear nut against
the bushing.
Camber is controlled by the ec-
centric cam located at the lower arm
attachment to the side rail (Fig. 7).
To adjust the camber, loosen the
camber
adjustrneni bolt nut at the rear
of the body bracket (Fig. 7). Spread
FIG.
5-Straight Ahead Position
FIG.
6-Caster and Camber Angles
Marks- Typical
of the combination of caster, camber,
the turning angle does not measure to
and toe-in adjustments and should, specifications, check the
bpindle or
therefore, be measured only after other suspension parts for a bent con-
these adjustments have been made. If
dition.
r(TS AND REPAIRS
the body bracket at the cambe; ad-
justment
bolt
area
just enough
to
FIG.
7-
Caster and Camber Adjustments- Comet, Fa Icon, and Fai rlane
permit lateral travel
of
the arm-when
the
lower
arm
eccentric
bolt
n;t
and
the adjustment bolt is turned. Rotate
the
strut
front
nut
to
specification,
spokes are not in their normal posi-
the bolt and eccentric clockwise from
tion, they can be properly adjusted
the high position to increase camber
TOE-IN AND STEERING WHEEL
while toe-in is being adjusted.
or counterclockwise to decrease
cam-
1.
Loosen the two clamp bolts on
ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
ber
.
each spindle connecting rod sleeve
Check the steering wheel spoke po-
(Fig.
After the caster and camber has
sition when the front wheels are in
2.
Adjust toe-in.
If
the steering
been adjusted to specification, torque
the straight-ahead position.
If
the wheel spokes are in their normal po-