Camber - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

ZM-4 STEERING LINKAGE
(4) Extend damper piston rod (by pulling back on
damper body) and install mounting eyelet on tie plate
bracket stud.
(5) Install and tighten all locknuts securely.
F R O N T WHEEL ALIGNIENT
Alignment should be checked and adjusted using an
alignment rack. To ensure correct alignment, the follow-
ing inspection is recommended.
(1) Equalize tire pressures and place vehicle on level
surface.
(2) Check s t e e r i n g g e a r - t o - s t e e r i n g c o l u m n
alignment.
(3) Inspect steering knuckle pivots, spindle, and
wheel bearings for looseness.
(4) Check for spring sag.
(5) Check brakes and shock absorbers for proper
operation.
(6) Check steering gear adjustment.
(7) Check' front and rear wheel tracking.
(8) Check for broken spring center bolts.
NOTE: Be sure all front suspension and steering sys-
tem nuts and bolts are tight before checking wheel
alignment.
(9) Check caster, camber and toe-in.
T i i - l i
Refer to figure 2M-7. The use of an alignment rack to
measure toe-in is recommended.
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Fig. 2 M - 7 Front Wheel Toe-In (Top View)—Typical
The distance between the rear of the tires should be
greater than at the front by 3/64 to 3/32 inch (1.19 to
2.38 mm).
To adjust toe-in, loosen the adjuster tube clamp bolts
and turn the tie rod in or out with a small pipe wrench.
The tie rod has both right and left-hand threads to
provide equal adjustment at each wheel. After adjust-
ment, tighten the clamp bolts to specified torque.
Camber
Refer to figure 2M-8. Correct wheel camber of 1-1/2°
is preset in the front axle at the time of manufacture
and cannot be altered by adjustment. It is important
that camber be the same on both front wheels. Camber
angle should be checked using wheel alignment
equipment.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the camber angle
by heating or bending the axle or any suspension com-
ponents. If camber is incorrect, the components) caus-
ing an incorrect camber angle should be replaced.
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Fig. 2 1 - 8 Front Wheel Camber (Front View)
Caster
Refer to figure 2M-9. Axle caster is preset at + 3° for
CJ models and + 4° for Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck
models. Caster should be checked using wheel alignment
VERTICAL • ! [ ^ — C A S T E R A N G L E
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Fig. 2 1 - 9 Front Wheel Caster (Side View)