2004 DAEWOO NUBIRA steering

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–

WHEEL ALIGNMENT 2B – 3
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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.

2B – 8IWHEEL ALIGNMENT
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PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
ChecksAction
Check the tires for proper inflation pressures and normal
tread wear.Inflate the tires to the proper tire pressure. Replace the
tires as needed.
Check the wheel bearings for looseness.Tighten the axle nut to the proper specification. Replace
the strut wheel bearing as needed.
Check for loose ball joints and tie rod ends.Tighten the ball joints and the tie rods.
Check the runout of the wheels and the tires.Measure and correct the tire runout.
Check the vehicle trim heights.Correct the trim heights. Make the correction before ad-
justing the toe.
Check for loose rack and pinion mounting.Tighten the mounting brackets for the rack and pinion as-
sembly.
Check for improperly operating struts.Replace the strut assembly.
Check for loose control arms.Tighten the control arm attachment bolts. Replace the con-
trol arm bushings as needed.
FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the knuckle as-
semblies. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering
Gear.
2. Turn the right and the left outer tie rods and the ad-
juster nuts to align the toe to 0.0 ± 0.10 degree.
3. Reconnect the outer tie rods to the knuckle assem-
blies. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
Notice : In this adjustment, the right and the left tie rods
must be equal in length, or the tires will wear unevenly.FRONT CAMBER AND CASTER
CHECK
The front camber and caster are not adjustable. Refer to
”Wheel Alignment Specifications” in this section. Jounce
the bumper three times before measuring the camber or
the caster in order to prevent an incorrect reading. If the
front camber or caster measurements deviate from the
specifications, locate and replace or repair any damaged,
loose, bent, dented, or worn suspension part. If the prob-
lem is body related, repair the body.
REAR CAMBER CHECK
The rear camber is not adjustable. Refer to ”Wheel Align-
ment Specifications” in this section. If the rear camber
deviates from the specification, locate the cause and cor-
rect it. If damaged, loose, bent, dented, or worn suspen-
sion parts are found, they should be repaired or replaced.
If the problem is body related, repair the body.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The first responsibility of engineering is to design safe
steering and suspension systems. Each component must
be strong enough to withstand and absorb extreme pun-
ishment. Both the steering system and the front and the
rear suspension must function geometrically with the body
mass.
The steering and the suspension systems require that the
front wheels self–return and that the tire rolling effort and
the road friction be held to a negligible force in order to al-
low the customer to direct the vehicle with the least effort
and the most comfort.
A complete wheel alignment check should include mea-
surements of the rear toe and camber.
Four–wheel alignment assures that all four wheels will be
running in precisely the same direction.
When the vehicle is geometrically aligned, fuel economy
and tire life are at their peak, and steering and perfor-
mance are maximized.
TOE
Toe–in is the turning in of the tires, while toe–out is the
turning out of the tires from the geometric centerline or
thrust line. The toe ensures parallel rolling of the wheels.
The toe serves to offset the small deflections of the wheel
support system which occur when the vehicle is rolling for-
ward. The specified toe angle is the setting which achieves
0 degrees of toe when the vehicle is moving.
Incorrect toe–in or toe–out will cause tire wear and re-
duced fuel economy. As the individual steering and sus-
pension components wear from vehicle mileage, addition-
al toe will be needed to compensate for the wear.
Always correct the toe dimension last.
CASTER
Caster is the tilting of the uppermost point of the steering
axis either forward or backward from the vertical when
viewed from the side of the vehicle. A backward tilt is posi-
tive, and a forward tilt is negative. Caster influences direc-
tional control of the steering but does not affect tire wear.
Weak springs or overloading a vehicle will affect caster.
One wheel with more positive caster will pull toward the
center of the car. This condition will cause the car to move
or lean toward the side with the least amount of positive
caster. Caster is measured in degrees and is not adjust-
able.
CAMBER
Camber is the tilting of the top of the tire from the vertical
when viewed from the front of the vehicle. When the tires
tilt outward, the camber is positive. When the tires tilt in-
ward, the camber is negative. The camber angle is mea-
sured in degrees from the vertical. Camber influences
both directional control and tire wear.
If the vehicle has too much positive camber, the outside
shoulder of the tire will wear. If the vehicle has too much
negative camber, the inside shoulder of the tire will wear.
Camber is not adjustable.
STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) is the tilt at the top of the
steering knuckle from the vertical. Measure the SAI angle
from the true vertical to a line through the center of the strut
and the lower ball joint as viewed from the front of the ve-
hicle.
SAI helps the vehicle track straight down the road and as-
sists the wheel back into the straight ahead position. SAI
on front wheel drive vehicles should be negative.
INCLUDED ANGLE
The included angle is the angle measured from the cam-
ber angle to the line through the center of the strut and the
lower ball joint as viewed from the front of the vehicle.
The included angle is calculated in degrees. Most align-
ment racks will not measure the included angle directly. To
determine the included angle, subtract the negative or add
the positive camber readings to the Steering Axis Inclina-
tion (SAI).
SCRUB RADIUS
The scrub radius is the distance between true vertical and
the line through the center of the strut and lower ball joint
to the road surface. Scrub radius is built into the design of
the vehicle. Scrub radius is not adjustable.
SETBACK
The setback is the distance in which one front hub and
bearing assembly may be rearward of the other front hub
and bearing assembly. Setback is primarily caused by a
road hazard or vehicle collision.
TURNING ANGLE
The turning angle is the angle of each front wheel to the
vertical when the vehicle is making a turn.

2C – 2IFRONT SUSPENSION
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationTrim Height
Center of Front Wheel to Bottom of Front Wheel Well368 mm (14.4 in.)
Center of Rear Wheel to Bottom of Rear Wheel Well367 mm (14.4 in.)
* CONDITION : Full Fuel in the Tank
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationNSmLb–FtLb–In
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt Nut6044–
Ball Joint–to–Control Arm Nuts10074–
Front Control Arm–to–Crossmember Bolt12592–
Rear Contral Arm–to–Crossmember Bolt11 081–
Crossmember Link–to–Crossmember Bolt11 484–
Crossmember Link–to–Transaxle Bracket Nut169125–
Drive Axle–to–Hub Caulking Nut300221–
Front Crossmember–to–Body Bolts13096–
Piston Rod Nut7555–
Rear Crossmember–to–Body Bolts196145–
Stabilizer Link–to–Strut Assembly Nut4735–
Stabilizer Shaft–to–Crossmember Clamp Bolts2518–
Stabilizer Shaft–to–Stabilizer Link Nut4735–
Steering Knuckle–to–Strut Assembly Nuts/Bolts12089–
Strut Assembly–to–Body Nut6548–

2C – 8IFRONT SUSPENSION
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1. Cap
2. Strut Upper Nut
3. Piston Rod Nut
4. Strut Mount
5. Strut Bearing
6. Washer
7. Upper Spring Seat
8. Front Spring Locator
9. Upper Spring Insulator
10. Hollow Bumper
11. Front Coil Spring
12. Lower Spring Insulator
13. Front Strut
14. Steering Knuckle–to–Strut Assembly
15. Nut
16. Steering Knuckle
17. Brake Shield
18. Front Hub Bearing19. Outer Snap Ring
20. Front Hub
21. Front Brake Disc
22. Washer
23. Caulking Nut
24. Stabilizer Clamp Bolt
25. Stabilizer Clamp
26. Stabilizer Clamp Insulator
27. Stabilizer
28. Stabilizer Link Nut
29. Stabilizer Link
30. Front Suspension Crossmember
31. Crossmember Cover
32. Crossmember Cover Bolt
33. Crossmember Bolt
34. Crossmember Nut
35. Control Arm
36. Ball Joint

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4. Remove the brake caliper from the rotor. Support
the caliper so it does not hang from the hydraulic
brake hose. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc
Brakes.
5. Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle assem-
bly. Refer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
6. On vehicles equipped with the antilock braking sys-
tem (ABS), disconnect the ABS speed sensor elec-
trical connection from the knuckle.
7. Remove the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
8. Separate the knuckle from the ball joint using the
ball joint remover KM–507–B.
9. Remove the nuts from the bolts that connect the
knuckle assembly to the strut assembly.

2C – 12IFRONT SUSPENSION
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Notice : Do not over extend the axle joints. When either
end of the shaft is disconnected, overextension of the joint
can result in separation of internal components and pos-
sible joint failure. Use drive axle joint seal protectors when-
ever performing service on or near the drive axles. Failure
to do so can cause internal joint or seal damage and result
in possible joint failure.
10. Support the drive axle.
11. Separate the drive axle shaft from the wheel hub.
12. Remove the bolts that connect the knuckle assem-
bly to the strut assembly.
13. Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the knuckle assembly onto the vehicle.
2. Install the steering knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering knuckle–to–strut assembly nuts
to 120 NSm (89 lb–ft).
3. Connect the drive axle to the front wheel hub.
4. Connect the ball joint to the knuckle assembly.
5. Install the ball joint pinch bolt and the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint pinch bolt nut to 60 NSm (44 lb–
ft).
6. Connect the ABS speed sensor electrical connec-
tion.