MPV 4WD V6-3.0L SOHC (1990)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Alignment
Preliminary Checks
1.
Ensure tire pressure is set to recommended pressure according to manufacturer.
2.
Inspect ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness. Repair as required.
3.
Ensure vehicle is level and has no luggage or passenger load.
4.
Ensure difference in height from center of wheel to fender brim between right and left sides is equal.
Camber & Caster
Fig. 1 Front Camber & Caster Adjustment
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then open hood.
2.
Remove four shock absorber mounting block to fender attaching nuts.
3.
Push mounting block downward and turn it until specified angles are obtained, Fig. 1.
4.
Install four shock absorber mounting block to fender attaching bolts. Torque bolts to 22-27 ft. lbs.
Toe-In
1.
Loosen left and right tie rod locknuts.
2.
Turn both tie rods the same amount until specified adjustment is obtained. Both tie rods have righthand threads.
3.
One turn of tie rod (both sides) changes toe-in by approximately .57 inches.
4.
Following adjustment, torque tie rod locknut to 51-58 ft. lbs.
5.
If boot is twisted, loosen boot band and straighten.
