2005 JEEP WRANGLER wheel alignment

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have an accident
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
•Never use a tire smaller than the minimum tire size
listed on your vehicle’s tire label. Using a smaller tire
could result in tire overloading and failure. You
could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
•Overloading your tires is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure. Use tires of the recommended
load capacity for your vehicle - never overload them.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings. Check with your dealer before replacing tires
with a different size.
Alignment and Balance
The suspension components of your vehicle should be
inspected and aligned when needed, to obtain maximum
tire tread life.
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•reduced tread life;
•uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear;
•vehicle pull to the right or to the left.
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Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull left or right.
Alignment will not correct this problem. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis of the problem.
Improper alignment will not normally cause vehicle
vibration, which may be a result of tire and wheel
out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration
and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
TIRE CHAINS
Install chains on rear tires only. Tire chains may be
installed on all models except the Sahara and Rubicon.
Follow these recommendations to guard against damage
and excessive tire and chain wear:
•Use chains on P215/75R15 tires only. P225/75R15,
LT30 x 9.50R15, and LT245/75R16 tires do not provide
adequate clearance.
•Use SAE class “S” tire chains or traction devices only.
•Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle, as
recommended by the chain manufacturer.
•Follow tire chain manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting chains.
•Install chains snugly and tighten after.6 mile (1 km) of
driving.
•Do notexceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
•Drive cautiously, avoiding large bumps, potholes and
extreme driving maneuvers.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
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Hitches............................. 222
Transfer Case........................... 277
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation.............. 191
Maintenance.......................... 277
Transmission
Automatic........................... 184
Maintenance.......................274,276
Manual............................. 181
Shifting............................. 181
Transporting Pets........................ 43
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 218
Trip Odometer.......................... 146
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 146
Turn Signals....................63,143,292,294
Underhood Fuses........................ 288
Upholstery Care........................ 283
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 271Variance, Compass....................... 53
Vehicle Identification Number................ 8
Vehicle Loading......................... 212
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 9
Vehicle Storage......................... 290
Vinyl Trim............................. 283
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 256
Voltmeter............................. 143
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)........... 143
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 325
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 138
Washers, Windshield..................... 265
Waxing and Polishing..................... 280
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 220
Wheel Mounting........................ 241
Windshield Defroster..................171,173
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