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Checks Action
Check the steering gear preload adjustment.Perform a rack bearing preload adjustment.
Check the front–wheel and the rear–wheel alignment.Align the front and the rear wheels.
Erratic Steering when Braking
ChecksAction
Inspect for worn or loose wheel bearings.Replace the wheel bearings.
Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring.Replace the spring.
Inspect for a leaking wheel cylinder or caliper.Replace the wheel cylinder or the caliper.
Inspect for warped rotors.Replace the rotors.
Inspect for an incorrect or an uneven caster.If the caster is beyond specifications, check the frame and
repair it as needed.
Low or Uneven Trim Height
ChecksAction
Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring.Replace the spring.
Check for an overloaded vehicle.Maintain the proper load weight.
Inspect for an incorrect or weak spring.Replace the spring.
Ride Too Soft
ChecksAction
Inspect for worn strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring.Replace the spring.
Ride Too Harsh
ChecksAction
Inspect for incorrect strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
Inspect for an incorrect spring.Replace the spring.
Body Leans or Sways in Corners
ChecksAction
Inspect for a loose stabilizer shaft link.Tighten the stabilizer shaft link.
Inspect for worn strut dampeners or strut mountings.Replace the strut dampeners. Tighten the strut assembly
mounting bolts.
Check for an overloaded vehicle.Maintain the proper load weight.
Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring.Replace the spring.
Suspension Bottoms
ChecksAction
Inspect for worn strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
Check for an overloaded vehicle.Maintain the proper load weight.
Inspect for a broken or a sagging spring.Replace the spring.
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Steering Wheel Kickback
ChecksAction
Inspect for air in the power steering system.Purge the power steering system of air.
Inspect for a loose steering gear mounting.Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts.
Inspect the joint from the column to the steering gear for
loose connections or wear.Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolts. Replace the in-
termediate shaft as needed.
Inspect for loose tie rod ends.Tighten the tie rod ends. Replace the outer tie rods as
needed.
Inspect for loose or worn wheel bearings.Tighten the drive axle nut. Replace the wheel bearings as
needed.
Steering Wheel Surges or Jerks
ChecksAction
Check the hydraulic system. Test the power steering sys-
tem pressure with a gauge.Replace the seals and the hoses as needed.
Inspect for a sluggish steering gear valve.Clean the pinion valve assembly. Replace the pinion valve
assembly as needed.
Inspect for a loose power steering pump serpentine belt.Adjust the power steering pump serpentine belt.
Cupped Tires
ChecksAction
Check the front–wheel and the rear–wheel alignment.Align the front and the rear wheels.
Inspect for worn strut dampeners.Replace the strut dampeners.
Inspect for worn or loose wheel bearings.Tighten the drive axle nut. Replace the wheel bearings as
needed.
Inspect for excessive tire or wheel runout.Match–mount the tires. Replace the tires as needed. Re-
place the wheels as needed.
Inspect for a worn ball joint.Replace the ball joint.
Check the steering gear preload adjustment.Perform a rack bearing preload adjustment.
TORQUE STEER
A degree of torque steer to the right may be experienced
during the use of heavy throttle on some front–wheel drive
cars with drive axles of unequal length. This torque steer
to the right results from the right drive axle being longer
than the left drive axle, which creates a difference in the
drive axle angle. Cars with intermediate shaft assemblies
have axles of almost equal length.
A difference in the drive axle lengths results in more torque
toe–in in the left front wheel. You will notice the torque toe–
in when the vehicle accelerates from a standing start or at
lower speeds.
Inspection Procedure
1. Place a small piece of tape at the top center of the
steering wheel.2. Note the inches of steering wheel deflection re-
quired to keep the vehicle straight during heavy ac-
celeration.
3. Compare this finding with similar cars.
Factors that may cause torque steer to be more apparent
on a particular vehicle include:
S Variations in the tire and wheel assemblies. This
has the most significant effect on torque steer. A
slightly smaller diameter on the right front tire will
increase a right torque lead.
S Large differences in the right and the left front tire
pressure.
S Looseness in the control arm bushings, the tie rod
assemblies, or the steering gear mounting. This
looseness permits a front wheel to pull forward and
toe–in under a torque greater than the wheel on the
opposite side. A loose suspension component may
result in an opposite lead upon deceleration.
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S A high front trim height. This height would increase
the drive axle angle and could cause wobble at
speeds between 24 to 48 km/h (15 to 30 mph).
S Binding or a tight drive axle joint. A tight drive axle
joint or a high front trim height may also cause a
wobble at speeds between 24 to 48 km/h (15 to 30
mph).
S Incorrect, worn, or loose engine mounts causing
adverse drive angles.
Refer to ”General Diagnosis” in this section for actions to
remedy these problems.
Conditions that may produce an effect similar to torque
steer include:
S Incorrect front or rear alignment.
S Frame misalignment or defect.
S Front suspension damage.
S Incorrectly mounted rear crossmember.
TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Perform the following test to check for looseness in the
hub and bearing assembly on vehicles equipped with rear
disc brakes:
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires
and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake disc caliper and the brake rotor.
Refer to Section 4E1, Rear Disc Brakes.4. Mount a dial indicator set with a magnetic base to a
control arm or any other stationary part of the ve-
hicle.
5. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand. If the wheel
hub movement exceeds 0.05 mm (0.002 inch), re-
place the wheel bearing. Refer to Section 2D, Rear
Suspension.
6. Install the brake disc caliper and the brake rotor.
Refer to Section 4E1, Rear Disc Brakes.
7. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires
and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.
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SECTION : 2B
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS2B–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Alignment Specifications 2B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastener Tightening Specifications 2B–1. . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS2B–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Diagnosis 2B–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radial Tire Lead/Pull 2B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Diagnosis 2B–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preliminary Inspection 2B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Toe Adjustment 2B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Camber and Caster Check 2B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Camber Check 2B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Toe Adjustment 2B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM
OPERATION2B–10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four Wheel Alignment 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toe 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caster 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camber 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Axis Inclination 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Included Angle 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scrub Radius 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setback 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Angle 2B–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationFrontRear
Camber–0°20’ ± 45’–1°00’ ± 45’
Caster4°00’ ± 45’–
Toe–in (No person, full tank)0°00 ± 10’0°12’ ± 10’
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationNSmLb–FtLb–In
Rear Parallel Link–to–Crossmember Nut9066–
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DIAGNOSIS
TIRE DIAGNOSIS
Irregular and Premature Wear
Irregular and premature tire wear has many causes. Some
of them are incorrect inflation pressures, lack of regular
rotation, poor driving habits, or improper wheel alignment.
If the wheel alignment is reset because of tire wear, always
reset the toe as close to zero degrees as the specification
allows. Refer to ”Rear Toe Adjustment” in this section.
Rotate the tires if:
S The front tire wear is different from the rear.
S The left and right front tire wear is unequal.
S The left and right rear tire wear is unequal.
Check wheel alignment if:
S The left and right front tire wear is unequal.
S The wear is uneven across the tread of either front
tire.
S The front tire treads are scuffed with ”feather”
edges on the side of the tread ribs or blocks.
Tread Wear Indicators
The original equipment tires have built–in tread wear indi-
cators to show when the tires need replacement. These in-
dicators appear as bands when the tire tread depth be-
comes shallow. Tire replacement is recommended when
the indicators appear in three or more grooves at six loca-
tions.
Radial Tire Waddle
Waddle is side–to–side movement at the front or rear of
the vehicle. It is caused by the steel belt not being straight
within the tire, or by excessive lateral runout of the tire or
wheel. It is most noticeable at low speeds, 8 to 48 km/h (5
to 30 mph), but may appear as ride roughness at 80 to 113
km/h (50 to 70 mph).
The vehicle must be road tested to determine which end
of the vehicle has the faulty tire. The rear end of the vehicle
will shake from side to side or ”waddle” if the waddle tire
is on the rear of the vehicle. From the driver’s seat, it feels
as though someone is pushing on the side of the vehicle.
If the faulty tire is on the front of the vehicle, the waddle is
more visual. The front sheet metal appears to be moving
back and forth, and the driver’s seat feels like the pivot
point in the vehicle.
Waddle can be diagnosed using the method of substi–tut-
ing known good tire and wheel assemblies on the problem
vehicle.
1. Road test the vehicle to determine if the waddle is
coming from the front or the rear of the vehicle.
2. Install good tires and wheels from a similar vehicle
in place of those on the offending end of the prob-
lem vehicle. If the source of the waddle is not ob-
vious, change the rear tires.
3. Road test the vehicle. If there is improvement,
install the original tires to find the offending tire. If
there is no improvement, install good tires in place
of all four offending tires.
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4. Install original tires one at a time to find the offend-
ing tire.
RADIAL TIRE LEAD/PULL
Lead/pull is the deviation of the vehicle from a straight pathon a level road with no pressure on the steering wheel.
Lead is usually caused by:
S Incorrect alignment.
S Uneven brake adjustment.
S Tire construction.
The way in which a tire is built can produce lead/pull in the
vehicle. Off–center belts on radial tires can cause the tire
to develop a side force while the vehicle rolls straight down
the road. If one side of the tire has even a little larger diam-
eter than the diameter of the other side, the tire will tend
to roll to one side. Unequal diameters will cause the tire to
develop a side force which can produce vehicle lead/pull.
The radial lead/pull diagnosis chart should be used to de-
termine whether the problem originates from an alignment
problem or from the tires. Part of the lead diagnosis proce-
dure calls for tire rotation that is different from the proper
tire rotation pattern. If a medium– to high–mileage tire is
moved to the other side of the vehicle, be sure to check for
ride roughness. Rear tires will not cause lead/pull.
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Radial Tire Lead/Pull Diagnosis Chart
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
11. Perform wheel alignment preliminary inspec-
tion.
2. Check the brakes for dragging.
3. Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle lead/pull?–Go to Step 2System OK
21. Cross switch the front tire and wheel assem-
blies.
2. Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle lead/pull?–Go to Step 3System OK
3Check the front wheel alignment.
Is the alignment within specifications?–Go to Step 4Adjust
alignment
4Compare the front camber and front caster to speci-
fications.
Are they within specifications?–Go to Step 7Go to Step 5
5Check the vehicle frame.
Is the frame bent?–Go to Step 6Go to Step 1
6Straighten the frame.
Is the repair complete?–Go to Step 3–
71. The probable cause is the tires.
2. Switch the left front tire and wheel assembly
with the left rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?–Go to Step 9Go to Step 8
8Switch the left front tire and wheel assembly with the
left rear tire and wheel assembly and replace the left
front tire.
Is the repair complete?–System OKGo to Step 1
91. Switch the right front tire and wheel assembly
with the right rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Road test the vehicle.
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?–Go to Step 1Go to Step 10
10Switch the right front tire and wheel assembly with
the right rear tire and wheel assembly and replace
the right front tire.
Is the repair complete?–System OKGo to Step 1
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VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS
Wheel imbalance causes most highway speed vibration
problems. A vibration can remain after dynamic balancing
because:
S A tire is out of round.
S A rim is out of round.
S A tire stiffness variation exists.
Measuring tire and wheel free runout will uncover only part
of the problem. All three causes, known as loaded radial
runout, must be checked using method of substituting
known good tire and wheel assemblies on the problem ve-
hicle.
Low–speed vibrations, which occur below 64 km/h (40
mph), are usually caused by runout. High–speed vibra-
tions, which occur above 64 km/h (40 mph), can be caused
by either imbalance or runout.
Preliminary Checks
Prior to performing any work, always road test the car and
perform a careful visual inspection for:
S Obvious tire and wheel runout.
S Obvious drive axle runout.
S Improper tire inflation.
S Incorrect trim height.
S Bent or damaged wheels.
S Debris build–up on the tire or the wheel.
S Irregular or excessive tire wear.
S Improper tire bead seating on the rim.
S Imperfections in the tires, including: tread deforma-
tions, separations, or bulges from impact damage.
Slight sidewall indentations are normal and will not
affect ride quality.
Tire Balancing
Balance is the easiest procedure to perform and should be
done first if the vibration occurs at high speeds. Do an off–
vehicle, two–plane dynamic balance first to correct any im-
balance in the tire and wheel assembly.
An on–vehicle finish balance will correct any brake drum,
rotor, or wheel cover imbalance. If balancing does not cor-
rect the high–speed vibration, or if the vibration occurs at
low speeds, runout is the probable cause.
Runout
Runout can be caused by the tire, the wheel, or the way
the wheel is attached to the vehicle. To investigate the pos-
sibility of wheel runout, refer to the following procedures
as well as the wheel runout diagnosis chart in this section:
1. If runout is suspected, measure the on–vehicle free
lateral and free radial runout of the tire and wheel
assembly. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
Both the free lateral and the free radial runout
should be less than 1.5 mm (0.06 inch). If either
measurement exceeds this number, proceed to
Step 2.
2. Mount the tire and the wheel on a dynamic balanc-
ing machine and remeasure the free lateral and the
free radial runout. Record the amount of the free
lateral and the free radial runout and the location of
the highest measurement. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels. If the free radial or the free later-
al runout exceeds 1.3 mm (0.05 inch) at the tire
tread, proceed to Step 4.
3. Measure the wheel runout. Refer to Section 2E,
Tires and Wheels. If the wheel exceeds specifica-
tions, replace it.
4. Deflate the tire and match–mount the high radial
runout point of the tire to the low radial runout point
of the wheel. Reinflate the tire and mount it on the
dynamic balancing machine. Measure and record
the free radial and the free lateral runout and their
locations. In many cases, match mounting the tire
on the wheel will bring the tire and wheel assem-
bly’s free runout into an acceptable range of 1.3
mm (0.05 inch) or less.
5. If the free runout of the tire and wheel assembly is
1.3 mm (0.05 inch) or less when it was measured
off the vehicle, yet exceeds 1.3 mm (0.05 inch)
when measured on the vehicle, the attachment of
the tire and wheel assembly to the hub is the prob-
able cause of the vibration. Rotate the assembly’s
two wheel studs and recheck the runout. Refer
toSection 2E, Tires and Wheels. Several positions
may have to be tried to find the best location for the
studs.
6. If the tire and wheel assembly free runout cannot
be reduced to 1.3 mm (0.05 inch) or less, remove
the assembly.
1) Measure the wheel stud runout using a dial
indicator set with a magnetic base.
2) Zero the dial indicator set button on one stud.
3) Gently lift the set button off the stud. Rotate
the flange to position the next stud against the
dial indicator set.
4) Record the runout of all the studs. The dial in-
dicator should read zero when it is repositioned
on the first stud that was checked.
5) If the runout exceeds 0.76 mm (0.03 inch), the
hub or the hub and bearing assembly should
be replaced.