Suspension Alignment - Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION 3-17
BOLTS
(TORQUE
STEERING-
KNUCKLE
STEERING
KNUCKLE
/
ARM (REF.)
SPINDLE NUT
(SEE FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ADJUSTMENT
1970 PONTIAC SERVICE
MANUAL)
NOTE: To check for loose bearings, gr@ the
tire at the top and bottom and move the wheel
assembly in and out on the spindle. Movement
greater than ,005" indicates a loose bearing. If
necessary to inspect bearings, see MINOR
SER VICES
-
WHEEL BEARING REMOVE
AND INSTALL.
Fig. 3-13 Installation of Steering Knuckle, Hub and Disc Assembly ( 0 & F Series)
7. Install dust cap on hub.
8. Install hub cap or wheel disc.
9. Lower dar to ground.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1. Raise car and support at front lower control arm.
2. Remove hub cap or wheel disc from wheel.
3. Remove dust cap from hub.
4. Remove cotter pin from spindle and spindle nut.
5. Adjust bearing as shown in Fig. 3-16.
6. Insert cotter pin and bend ends against nut, cut off
extra length to ensure ends will not interfere with
dust cap.
Front suspension components are adjusted to a specific
alignment while the vehicle is motionless and at curb
weight and height (see Curb Height chart in Section 0) so
that suspension components can properly function
together when the vehicle is moving to minimize tire wear
and maintain desirable steering and handling characteris-
tics.
Sptisfactory vehicle operation may occurr over a wide
range of front end (wheel) alignment settings. Neverthe-
less,'should settings vary beyond certain tolerances, read-
justment of alignment is advisable. The specifications
stated in column 1 of the applicable vehicle chart in the
specifications at the end of this section should be used by
owners, dealers and repairmen as guidelines in vehicle