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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKAGE
the downward motion.
(3) Measure the distance from the lowest point
of
one adjusting
blade
to the floor (Measurement A) and
from the lowest point of the steering knuckle arm, on
the same side (Measurement B) to the floor (Fig.
2).
Measure only one side at a time.
(4)
Refer to Specifications and adjust if necessary
by turning the torsion bar adjusting bolt clockwise to
increase the height and counterclockwise to decrease
the height.
(5) After each adjustment jounce the vehicle before
remeasuring. Both sides should be measured even
though only one side has been adjusted.
(6)
Measure the other side in the same manner.
The maximum allowable difference in suspension
height from side to side is
1 / 8
inch on all Models.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Front wheel alignment settings must be held to
specifications to hold tire wear to a minimum and to
maintain steering ease and handling of the vehicle.
The equipment manufacturers recommended pro-
cedure should always be followed. Any parts of the
front suspension system should be replaced if they
are found to be bent.
Do not attempt to straighten
any bent part.
Camber and Caster
Access holes to loosen the upper control arm cam
bolt nuts have been provided for in the fender side
shields (Fig. 3) of the Belvedere-Satellite vehicles. The
front access hole is made available by removing
splash cover tapping screws and cover.
(1)
Prepare the vehicle for measuring wheel align-
ment.
(2)
Remove all foreign material from the exposed
threads of the cam adjusting bolts.
(3) Record the initial camber and caster readings
before loosening the cam bolt nuts.
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62x328
RING
NK377
Fig. 4--Torsion
Bar (Fury)
(4)
Camber settings should be held as close as pos-
sible to the "preferred" setting. Caster should be held
as nearly equal as possible on both wheels. Refer to
specifications.
Toe-In
The toe setting should be the final operation of the
front wheel alignment adjustments. The front wheels
must be in
a
straight ahead position. Follow the
equipment manufacturers procedure. The steering
wheel should also be centered during this operation.
Turning the tie rod sleeve will "center" the steer-
ing wheel spokes. If the steering wheel was centered,
make the toe-in adjustment by turning both sleeves
an equal amount.
Tighten the adjusting sleeve clamp bolt nuts 15
foot-pounds.
Make sure the clamp bolt nuts are on the
bottom.
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Fig. 3-Access
Opening in Fender Shield
Fig. 5-Removing
Torsion
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