Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual page 28

2 - 4 SUSPENSION
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
CAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Camber and caster angle adjustments involve
changing the position of the upper suspension arm
pivot bar (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Caster & Camber Adjustment-Typical
1 – PIVOT BAR
2 – + CASTER
3 – + CAMBER
4 – UPPER ARM SUSPENSION
NOTE: On 4x2 vehicles use Alignment Tool 8393 for
alignment. The tool attaches to the pivot bar on the
upper control arm.
CASTER
Moving the rear position of the pivot bar in or out,
will change the caster angle significantly and camber
angle only slightly. To maintain the camber angle
while adjusting caster, move the rear of the pivot bar
in or out. Then move the front of the pivot bar
slightly in the opposite direction.
To increase positive caster angle, move the rear
position of the pivot bar inward (toward the engine).
Move the front of pivot bar outward (away from the
engine) slightly until the original camber angle is
obtained.
CAMBER
Move the front of the pivot bar in or out. This will
change the camber angle significantly and caster
angle slightly.
After adjustment is made tighten the pivot bar
nuts to proper torque specification.
TOE ADJUSTMENT
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final
adjustment.
(1) Start the engine and turn wheels both ways
before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering
wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
(2) Loosen the tie rod jam nuts.
NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for
one-half of the total toe position specification. This
will ensure the steering wheel will be centered
when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.
(3) Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie
rod as necessary (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Toe Adjustment
1 – JAM NUT
2 – TIE ROD
3 – TIE ROD END
(4) Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 N·m (55 ft.
lbs.).
(5) Verify the specifications
(6) Turn off engine.
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