B4000 Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1997)
6. Tighten the U-bolt nuts to 88 - 102 Nm (65 - 75 ft. lbs.).
SIDE-TO-SIDE LEAN
Side-to-side vehicle lean should be verified by measuring the fender lip-to-ground dimension before beginning diagnosis and service actions. The
following are the normal acceptance limits:
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Maximum of 16mm (5/8 inch) variance between left and right front wheel lips to ground.
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Maximum of 20mm (3/4 inch) variance between left and right rear wheel lips to ground.
1. Perform the preinspection steps 1 - 13 first.
2. Measure the height of the right and left fender lip openings, dimensions A and B noting dimensions of each and side-to-side differences.
3. If the differences are greater than 16mm (0.63 inch) between left or right front and/or 20 mm (0.79 inch) between left and right rear,
factors other than suspension are the cause.
Toe Adjustment
Total Toe-In
1. Loosen the clamp bolts at each end of the spindle connecting rod tube.
2. Rotate the sleeve until the correct toe adjustment is obtained.
3. With the clamps centered between the protrusions on the adjustment sleeve lock ring, position the bolts horizontally with the clamp nuts facing in the
direction shown. Tighten the clamp nuts to 40 - 57 Nm (30 - 42 ft. lbs.).
4. Recheck the toe adjustment after tightening the clamps.
5. Check that the steering wheel is centered.
Camber and Caster Adjustment
