Magnum SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN 3 (2006)
Alignment: Customer Interest
Steering - Vehicle Leads Left or Right
NUMBER: 02-004-07
GROUP: Suspension
DATE: October 3, 2007
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-002-05, DATED MARCH 12, 2005, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES REVISED REAR WHEEL DRIVE
(RWD) SPECIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SRT AND ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS.
SUBJECT:
Right/** Left** Lead Revised Alignment Specifications
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adjusting the alignment to revised specifications.
MODELS:
2005 - **2008**
(LX/LE)
300/Charger/Magnum
**2007 - 2008
L2
300 (China)**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator states the vehicle leads to the right **or Left.**
DIAGNOSIS:
Drive the car on a FLAT road (**without crown or asphault ruts**). If the car tracks straight, the vehicle operator is experiencing crown sensitivity. If
the vehicle tracks to the right **or left,** perform the Repair Procedure. Crown sensitivity can not be eliminated in all the cases.
NOTE:
Before evaluating the vehicle, it is important to check the following:
1.
Tire pressure - Adjust tire pressure (if necessary) in all four **tires** to the pressure stated on the door placard.
2.
Tire size & type - Verify that all four tires are the same size and type.
3.
**Ensure all luggage compartments are free of anything other than factory equipment.**
NOTE:
When evaluating the vehicle, always drive the same road in both directions to get a feel for the effect of road crown, **rut wander** and cross wind.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NOTE:
**Ensure alignment equipment has been calibrated according to the Manufacturer's requirements.
NOTE:
The vehicle will lead toward the side with the least positive caster. CROSS CASTER (left minus right) for front end alignment: (Relative to
Individual caster, the RIGHT side will typically be higher than the LEFT side.)
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RWD: - 1.0 degrees and no more than - 1.6 degrees.
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AWD: - 0.6 degrees and no more than - 1.2 degrees.
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SRT: - 0.0 degrees and no more than -1.2 degrees
NOTE:
CROSS CAMBER (left minus right) for front end alignment: (Relative to individual camber, the LEFT side will typically be higher than the
