Adjustment Cautions

Before making front end alignment adjustments, check the following points:

1. Wheel bearings must be properly adjusted.
2. Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive looseness. Check for wear in tie rod ball ends and ball joints.
3. Tires should be approximately equal in tread wear and runout must not be excessive. Tires and wheels should be in balance and inflated to manufacturers specifications.
4. Car must be at curb height with full fuel tank, no passenger load, spare tire in place but no load in trunk.
5. Car must be on level floor and at normal running height. Bounce front end of car several times and allow it to settle to running height.
6. If steering wheel not centered with front wheels in straight ahead position, correct by shortening one tie rod adjusting sleeve and lengthening opposite sleeve.
7. Ensure wheel lug nuts are tightened to manufacturers specifications as shown in following table.