Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Wheel Alignment









SUSPENSION: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE: For Zero Point Calibration information, please refer to: TSB T-SB-0020-8 (3/25/08).

ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT TIRES

HINT: (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (Service and Repair)

3. INSPECT TOE-IN
If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace parts if necessary.





(a) Inspect the toe-in.

Toe-in

(USA, Canada)






(Mexico)






- Measure "C - D" only when "A + B" cannot be measured.
- If toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.

4. INSPECT CAMBER





(a) Install a camber-caster-kingpin gauge or put the wheels on a wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber.

Camber

(USA, Canada)






(Mexico)






HINT: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.