Expo LRV AWD L4-1834cc 1.8L SOHC 16 Valve (1992)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Preliminary Check
1.
Ensure tires are inflated to correct pressure, then check for uneven wear.
2.
Check front wheel bearings, suspension arm, and ball joints for damage and replace components as necessary, to eliminate improper alignment due
to faulty components.
3.
Check steering gear for damage and adjust as necessary.
4.
Check shocks for damage and replace as necessary.
5.
Rock vehicle backward and forward and bounce it upward and downward to settle vehicle prior to alignment.
6.
Ensure vehicle is unloaded and on a suitable alignment rack according manufacturers' instructions. When measuring equipment is attached
directly to outer end of driveshaft and front wheels are on turntables, apply brake to prevent improper vehicle movement.
Front Camber
Camber is preset during production and is not adjustable. If camber is out of specification, replace bent or damaged components.
Rear Camber
Rear camber is preset to specifications and cannot be adjusted. If camber is out of specification, bent or damaged components must be replaced.
Front Caster
Caster has been preset during production and is not adjustable.
Rear Toe-In
Fig. 2 Rear Toe-In Adjustment
1.
Turn mounting bolts, located inside lower arms, equally to left and right sides. Fig. 2.
2.
Toe adjustment changes approximately .08 inch for every scale gradation.
Front Toe-In
Fig. 1 Front Toe-In Adjustment
1.
Adjust toe-in by loosening clips and turning left and right tie rod turnbuckles equally in opposite directions. Refer to Fig. 1.
2.
To increase toe-out, turn left turnbuckle toward front of vehicle and right turnbuckle toward rear of vehicle. To increase toe-in, turn turnbuckles in
other direction.
3.
Amount of toe-in adjustment is .24 inch for each half turn of left and right tie rods.
