Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual page 89

LH
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued)
Fig. 10 Front Wheel Toe Adjustment Location
1 - ADJUSTMENT TOOL
2 - ADJUSTMENT PINCH BOLT
3 - TIE ROD END
CAUTION: When setting toe on vehicle, the maxi-
mum dimension of exposed threads allowed on
inner and outer tie rod cannot exceed the distance
shown (Fig. 11). If the maximum distance is
exceeded, inadequate retention of either inner or
outer tie rod may result. Ensure that adjustment
pinch bolt is torqued to required specification when
Toe setting procedure is completed.
Fig. 11 Tie Rod Thread Engagement Requirements
1 - OUTER TIE ROD
2 - ADJUSTER
3 - PINCH BOLT
4 - INNER TIE ROD
5 - ALLOWABLE THREADS EXPOSED ON OUTER TIE ROD AND
ADJUSTER IS A MAXIMUM OF 20 MILLIMETERS. REFER TO
AREA INDICATED ABOVE ON THE OUTER TIE ROD AND
ADJUSTER.
CAUTION: When torquing adjustment pinch bolt,
the following procedure must be followed to ensure
adequate retention of the adjustment sleeve. Not
following this procedure, could result in the Toe
Setting Adjustment changing and/or loosening of
the inner or outer tie rod ends.
NOTE: Use an appropriate tool on neck area of
outer tie rod to maintain the correct perpendicular
orientation of the tie rod end stud within the tie rod
end.
(3) After completion of toe adjustment procedure,
tighten tie rod pinch bolt (Fig. 11) to a torque of 38
N·m (28 ft. lbs.).
(1) Road test the vehicle after the initial wheel
alignment has been performed. If vehicle still drifts
or leads, repeat the front wheel alignment procedure
and adjust the camber to bias the cross camber set-
ting opposite of the direction in which the vehicle has
the tendency to lead. For example, if the vehicle
leads left, compensate by setting left front camber to
0.0° and right front camber up to +0.6°, allowing
both sides to remain within camber specifications.
The cross camber is still at 0.6° which is within the
allowed alignment specification.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CURB HEIGHT
MEASUREMENT
The wheel alignment is to be checked and all align-
ment adjustments made with the vehicle at its
required curb height specification.
Vehicle height is to be checked with the vehicle on
a flat, level surface, preferably a vehicle alignment
rack. The tires are to be inflated to the recommended
pressure. All tires are to be the same size as stan-
dard equipment. Vehicle height is checked with the
fuel tank full of fuel, and no passenger or luggage
compartment load.
Vehicle height is not adjustable. If measurement is
not within specifications, inspect vehicle for bent or
weak suspension components. Compare parts tag on
suspect coil spring(s) to parts book and vehicle sales
code, checking for a match. Once removed from vehi-
cle, compare coil spring height to a correct new or
known good coil spring. The heights should vary if
the suspect spring is weak.
(1) Measure from the inboard edge of the wheel
opening fender lip directly above the wheel center
(spindle), to the floor or alignment rack surface.
(2) When measuring, maximum left-to-right differ-
ential is not to exceed 20 mm (0.79 in.).
(3) Compare measurements to specifications listed
in the following chart.
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