On-Vehicle Service; Wheel Alignment Check And Adjustment - Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual

33A-4
FRONT SUSPENSION -
Tools
Lock nut
Special Tools/On-vehicle Service
Number Name
MB990800 Ball joint remover &
installer
MB990651 Bar
MB990816 Bushing remover &
installer base
MB991576 Base
MB990635, Steering
MB991113 or puller
MB991406

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
Measure the wheel alignment with the vehicle parked on a
level surface.
The front suspension, steering system, and wheels should be
serviced to normal condition prior to measurement of wheel
alignment.
TOE-IN
Standard value:
At the centre of tyre tread 0 ± 2 mm
Toe angle (per wheel) 0_00' ± 05'
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clip and lock nut, and
turning the left and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same
amount (in opposite directions).
Clip
NOTE
The toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle
is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Install the clip and tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
Use
Lower arm ball joint dust cover press-in
Lower arm pillow ball bushing removal and
press-fitting
linkage Tie rod end and knuckle disconnection