RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
Alignment: Service and Repair
CAMBER AND CASTER
The front wheel alignment angles should be set to preferred specifications. This will prevent abnormal tire tread wear.
Before each alignment reading the vehicle should be jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each bumper at the center and jounce the vehicle up and
down several times. Always release the bumper in the down position.
Camber and caster angle adjustments involve repositioning the upper suspension arm pivot bar. Alignment adjustments are accomplished by changing
the position of the pivot bar.
Adjuster Tool 8199 is used to adjust the camber and caster angles.
1. Clamp the tool on the upper suspension arm frame bracket. Use the two clamp bolts to attach the tool to the bracket.
2. With the adjustment tools installed, loosen both upper suspension arm bolts completely.
3. Tighten or loosen the tool adjustment bolts to move the upper suspension arm inward or outward to obtain the proper camber and caster angles.
CASTER: Move the rear position of the pivot bar in or out. This will change the caster angle significantly and camber angle only slightly. To
retain camber move the forward pivot very slightly in the opposite direction.
