Table of contents: Preliminary check ↓ Checking the camber ↓ Checking wheel alignment ↓ Camber adjustment ↓ Adjusting the toe-in ↓
Wheel alignment angles are measured on a loaded vehicle.
Note: Curb condition is the condition of the vehicle when it is fully fueled, coolant and oiled and ready to drive. The spare tire, jack, hand tools and floor mats are in place.
Preliminary check
The following needs to be checked:
- Check the air pressure in the tires for wear.
- Check wheel runout.
- Check the axial play in the hub bearings.
- Check the operation of the shock absorber.
- Check the reliability of the fastening and the condition of each suspension element.
- Check all levers, rods and other suspension elements for cracks, deformation and other damage.
- Check the height of the car body.
Checking the camber
Measure the camber of the right and left wheels using suitable equipment.
If the camber value exceeds the specified value (see section "Service data and specification" at the end of the chapter), replace the rear suspension beam (front wheel drive versions) or adjust using the adjusting bolt on the lower link (versions with all-wheel drive).
Checking wheel alignment
Measure wheel alignment as described below.
Attention.
- Checking the wheel alignment must be done only on a level surface.
- Before pushing the car, make sure that no one is in front of it.
1. Rock the front of the car several times to stabilize the height of the car body.
2. Push the car forward approximately 5 m.
3. Place a mark (A) on the main tread line of the tire (from the back) on both wheels at the same height, corresponding to the center of the wheel hub. These are the measuring points.
4. Measure the distance (A) (from the back).
5. Slowly push the car forward so that the wheels turn 180° (half a turn).
Note: If the wheel rotates more than 180° (half a turn), you must start the procedure over again. Do not roll the car back.
6. Measure the distance (B) (from the front side). Calculate the wheel toe-in value using the formula:
- Total convergence = A - B.
Note: The wheel alignment value is given in the Service Data and Specification section at the end of the chapter.
If the toe-in value exceeds the standard value (see section "Service data and specification" at the end of the chapter), replace the rear suspension beam (front wheel drive versions) or adjust by turning the adjusting bolt on the suspension arm (versions with all-wheel drive).
Camber adjustment
If the camber value exceeds the standard value, adjust it using the adjusting bolt (1) on the lower arm (2).
Note: After adjusting the camber, check the wheel toe-in value.
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If the camber value exceeds the standard value, check and replace all damaged or worn suspension parts.
Adjusting the toe-in
If the toe-in value exceeds the standard value, adjust it using the adjusting bolt (1) in the suspension arm (2).
Note: Make sure that the difference in toe-in between the left and right sides is minimal.
If the toe-in value exceeds the standard value, check and replace all damaged or worn suspension parts.