Pre-Alignment Information
NOTE:
A normal shim pack will leave at least 2 threads of bolt exposed beyond the nut. Difference between front and rear shim packs must not exceed .30". Ensure front shim pack is at least .10" (2.52 mm) thick.
- Caster and camber can be adjusted in 1 operation.
- Check and set wheel alignment with vehicle in its normally loaded condition. Trucks which are consistently operated with heavy loads should have toe-in adjusted with truck under heavy load.
- In order to gain access to shim packs, jack up frame to raise wheel off ground. This will allow upper control arm to drop down far enough to use a socket on the nuts and permit shim adjustment. On G30 models with 7/8" nut, remove upper control arm bumper.
- On all models, toe-in must be checked AFTER changing camber and/or caster. Before adjusting caster and/or camber angles, raise and release front bumper twice to allow vehicle to return to its normal height. See RIDE HEIGHT article.
- Caster specifications are given with a frame angle of zero. Therefore, it is necessary to know the angle of the frame ("up" in rear or "down" in rear) before a corrected caster reading can be determined. See CASTER ANGLE DETERMINATION .
- Specifications must be adjusted when applying them to vehicles with any frame angle other than zero. Camber and toe can be read "as is" from the alignment equipment.