Chrysler Vehicle User Manual page 41

2 - 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued)
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CAMBER
Before each alignment reading the vehicle should
be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each
bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and
down three times. Always release the bumper in the
down position.
The wheel camber angle is preset. This angle is not
adjustable and cannot be altered.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CASTER
Before each alignment reading the vehicle should
be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each
bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and
down three times. Always release the bumper in the
down position.
Check the caster of the front axle for correct angle.
Be sure the axle is not bent or twisted. Road test the
vehicle and observe the steering wheel return-to-cen-
ter position. Low caster will cause poor steering
wheel returnability.
During the road test, turn the vehicle to both the
left and right. If the steering wheel returns to the
center position unassisted, the caster angle is correct.
However, if steering wheel does not return toward
the center position unassisted, a low caster angle is
probable.
Caster can be adjusted by installing cam bolts and
rotating the cams on the lower suspension arm (Fig.
2).
NOTE: Changing caster angle will also change the
front propeller shaft angle. The propeller shaft
angle has priority over caster. Refer to Group 3, Dif-
ferential and Driveline for additional information.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOE POSITION
Before each alignment reading the vehicle should
be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each
bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and
down three times. Always release the bumper in the
down position.
NOTE: The wheel toe position adjustment is the
final adjustment. This adjustment must be per-
formed with the engine running, if the vehicle is
equipped with power steering.
(1) Start the engine and turn wheels both ways
before straightening the steering wheel. Center and
secure the steering wheel.
(2) Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts (Fig.
3).
Fig. 2 Cam Adjuster
1 - ADJUSTMENT CAM
2 - AXLE BRACKET
3 - BRACKET REINFORCEMENT
4 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(3) Adjust the right wheel toe position with the
drag link (Fig. 4). Turn the sleeve until the right
wheel is at the correct positive TOE-IN position.
Position the clamp bolts as shown (Fig. 3) and
tighten to 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.). Make sure the toe
setting does not change during clamp tighten-
ing.
Fig. 3 Drag Link and Tie Rod Clamp
1 - TIE ROD CLAMP
2 - DRAG LINK CLAMPS
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