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Wheel Alignment
Caster
For
proper
inspection/
adjustment of
the wheel align-
ment,
check
and adjust these
items
before
checking
the
alignment:
•
Check
that the
suspension is
not
modified.
•
Check
the tire
size
and tire
pressure.
•
Check th(
runout
of
the
wheels
and tires,
•
Check
the
suspension ball joints.
(Hold a wheel with
your
hands.
and
move
it
up
and
down
and right and
left to
check
for
wobbling
.)
Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized
four
wheel
alignment equipment
to measure
wheel
alignment
(cast-
er, c
amber, toe
,
and
turning
angle). Follow the equip-
ment
manufacturer's
instructions.
1.
Check the caster
angle.
Caster angle:
2'
10'
±
1°
2.
If
out of specification
,
check for bent or damaged
suspension
components.
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Camber
Inspection
Use
commercially-available computerized
four wheel
alignment equipment
to measure wheel
alignment (casl
-
er,
camber, toe
,
and turning angle).
Follow the
equip
-
ment
manufacturer'
s
instructions.
,.
Check the camber angle.
Camber angle:
Front: 0°00'
±
1
0
Rear: _
1'"
±
1
0
2.
If out of specification. check
for
bent or damaged
suspension components.
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