Colt Wagon 2WD L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1989)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Alignment
Camber
The specified camber is built into the steering knuckle, which is part of the strut assembly, and no adjustment is provided.
Caster
Caster is pre-set at the factory and is not adjustable. If caster is out of specifications, replace bent, worn or otherwise damaged parts.
Preliminary Inspection
1. Road test vehicle noting any abnormal steering or handling characteristics.
2. Ensure tires are the proper type, correctly inflated and that tires on each axle are the same size.
3. Inspect ball joints, suspension arms, bushings and tie rods, and repair or replace any component that is damaged or excessively worn.
4. Ensure wheel run-out is not excessive, and that wheel bearings are properly adjusted.
5. Jounce vehicle several times to settle suspension.
6. Place vehicle on suitable alignment rack following manufacturer's instructions.
7. Check and correct alignment angles in the following sequence: Rear toe and camber, caster, front camber and front toe.
8. Correct any angle that is not within specifications. If no adjustment is possible, check for damaged or worn suspension components and/or
damaged or distorted chassis and correct as needed.
Toe Adjustment
Remove outer bellows clamp from tie rod before adjusting toe. After completing adjustment, reinstall clamp.
The amount of toe-in of the left front wheel is reduced by turning the tie rod turnbuckle toward the front of the car and the amount of toe-in on the right
front wheel is reduced by turning it toward the rear of the the car. After adjustment, the difference in length between the two tie rods should not exceed
0.2 inch (5 mm).
