Viper GTS V10-8.0L VIN E (1999)
d.
Remove the clamp from the rear flex joint boot and loosen the tie rod jam nut (Figure 26).
e.
To adjust the rear wheel toe, rotate the right and/or left toe link in the direction required to obtain the specified individual wheel toe
position. Refer to the Alignment Specifications Chart in this document.
f.
To adjust the front wheel toe, grasp and rotate the right and/or left inner tie rod at the adjustment serration in the direction required to obtain
the specified individual wheel toe position. Refer to the Alignment Specifications Chart in this document.
g.
Once the individual wheel toe is set to specifications, tighten all of the jam nuts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 N.m).
h.
Straighten both front tie rod boots at the inner tie rod so that the boots are not twisted. Then install both inner tie rod boot clamps.
i.
Straighten both rear flex joint boots so that the boots are not twisted (Figure 26). Then install both boot clamps.
j.
Remove the steering wheel clamp.
13.
Remove the alignment equipment from the vehicle.
14.
Remove the caster angle inclinometers from the front knuckles.
15.
Remove the vehicle from the alignment rack and return it to the customer.
F. Setting the Vehicle Design Height
NOTE:
The following procedure is only required on vehicles that have incorrect design height as determined by Section "E - Wheel Alignment."
1.
Loosen the mounting bolts for the suspension components listed below. The bolts must be loosened enough to allow the suspension to move
without loading (twisting) the rubber isolator bushings.
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Front and rear lower control arm-to-frame bracket mounting bolts.
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Front and rear upper control arm-to-frame bracket mounting bolts.
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Front upper control arm-to-pivot bar end nuts.
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Front and rear shock absorber-to-frame bracket mounting bolts.
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Front and rear shock absorber-to-lower control arm mounting bolts.
