D50/Ram 50 L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC (1992)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Alignment
Adjustment
Fig. 2 Caster & Camber Adjusting Shim Selection Chart
CASTER
Caster and camber are adjusted together by adding or removing shims from between the upper control arm shaft and crossmember.
1. Check alignment angles following equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. If caster and/or camber are not within specifications, loosen nuts securing upper control arm shaft to crossmember.
3. Increase or decrease thickness of shims between control arm shaft and crossmember, noting the following:
a.
Refer to chart, to select proper shims.
b.
Do not use more than 4 shims at one location.
c.
Difference in shim thickness between front and rear bolts must not exceed 0.16 inch (4 mm).
CAMBER
Refer to CASTER adjustment for procedure.
TOE-IN
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).
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 runout 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. Remove hub cap and cotter pin (2WD) or free wheeling hub (4WD
) Models), and attach alignment gauges to wheel hub.
7. Check and correct alignment angles in the following sequence: Rear toe and camber, caster, front camber and front toe.
