Alignment - Insufficient Positive Camber Adjustment

86chrysler12

Models


1983-1987 Gran Fury, Diplomat & 5th Avenue


Subject

Insufficient Positive Camber Adjustment


Index


FRONT SUSPENSION

Date


December 22, 1986

No.


02-05-86 REVISION A P-4482
This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin 02-05-86, which should be removed from your files. The rear spacer part number has been corrected to PN 4014353, and labor operation numbers and time have been assigned.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Insufficient positive camber adjustment.

PARTS REQUIRED

1 Spacer, Front Suspension Upper PN 4014352
Control Arm Pivot Support - Front

1 Spacer, Front Suspension Upper PN 4014353
Control Arm Pivot Support - Rear

REPAIR PROCEDURE

This repair outlines the installation of upper control arm support plate spacers.

1. Loosen the caster/camber adjusting nuts (not necessary to remove them).

2. Raise car and remove wheel.

3. Loosen shock absorber upper nut (not necessary to remove).

4. Remove the two (2) support plate bolts at the front end of the plate.
5. Loosen the two (2) rear bolts enough to slide the front spacer (longer of two) between the support plate and the frame.

6. Align the holes in the spacer with the holes in the support plate and frame.

7. Insert the two front bolts and start threads. Do not tighten.

8. Repeat Steps 5 through 7 for the rear spacer (shorter of two).

9. Torque the four (4) support plate bolts to specification (65 foot pounds).

10. Torque the shock absorber upper nut to specification (25 foot pounds).

11. Replace wheel on car.

12. Lower the car and adjust the alignment on the side where the spacers were installed according to the procedures and specifications in the service manual.

NOTE: THE UPPER CONTROL ARM SPACERS ARE TO BE USED ONLY AS A SET (1 LONG AND 1 SHORT) ON THE SIDE WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE SPACERS TO BE STACKED TO GAIN ADDITIONAL POSITIVE CAMBER ADJUSTMENT.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 02-10-55-90 . . . . . . . . . 1.8 Hrs.
Includes Shim One Side and Align Front End

02-10-55-91 . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Hrs.
Includes Shim Both Sides and Align Front End


FAILURE CODE: 50 - Improper Adjustment