Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 455

ACCEPTABLE UP TO .75° DOWN BUBBLE LEVEL RANGE .75°
8L - 4 LAMPS
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION . . . . . . 4
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ADJUSTMENTS
FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
JA vehicle headlamps are equipped with a bubble
level to aid up/down headlamp alignment (Fig. 1).
The bubble level is used to assist headlamp align-
ment when compensating for vehicle ride height
changes due to heavy luggage compartment loads.
The bubble level cannot be calibrated, the headlamp
must be replaced if bubble level vial is faulty. A
gauge wheel is located on the top of the headlamp
module to assist left/right alignment (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Bubble Level
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
HEADLAMP AND FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT
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ADJUSTER
INDEX
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HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT USING ALIGNMENT
SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
(3) Verify proper tire inflation.
(4) Clean headlamp lenses.
(5) Verify that luggage area is not heavily loaded.
(6) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT USING ALIGNMENT
SCREEN
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu-
lar to a flat wall 7.62 meters (25 ft) away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 3).
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 7.62
meters (25 ft) away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) From the ground up 1.27 meters (5 ft), tape a
line on the wall at the centerline of the vehicle. Sight
along the centerline of the vehicle (from rear of vehi-
cle forward) to verify accuracy of the line placement.
(4) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times to allow
suspension to stabilize.
(5) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
(6) Measure the distance from the center of head-
lamp lens to the ground. Transfer measurement to
the alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
up/down adjustment reference.
Fig. 2 Gauge Wheel
GAUGE WHEEL ZERO MARK
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