Colt Vista AWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1992)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Alignment
Camber
The specified camber is built into the steering knuckle, which is part of the strut assembly, and no adjustment is provided.
Caster
Caster normally requires no adjustment. However, slight adjustments can be made by moving the strut bar nut. After adjustment, ensure that variation
between left and right sides is less than 1/2°.
Preliminary Inspection
1. Road test vehicle, noting any abnormal steering or handling characteristics.
2. Inspect each tire to ensure that tires are the proper size, type, and are correctly inflated.
3. Inspect ball joints, suspension arms, bushings and tie rods, and repair or replace any component that is damaged or excessively worn.
4. Ensure wheel run-out is not excessive, and that wheel bearings are properly adjusted.
5. Bounce vehicle several times to settle suspension, by pushing down on bumper and releasing at the bottom of travel.
6. Place vehicle on suitable alignment rack following manufacturer's instructions.
7. Check and correct alignment angles in the following sequence: Rear toe and camber, caster, front camber and front toe.
8. Correct any angle that is not within specifications. If vehicle cannot be adjusted within specifications, check for damaged or worn suspension
components and/or damaged or distorted chassis and correct as needed.
Toe Adjustment
Adjust toe-in by removing the left and right tie rod turnbuckle retaining clips, then turning the left and right turnbuckles the same amount in opposite
directions. To reduce toe-in, turn the left turnbuckle toward the front of the vehicle and the right turnbuckle toward the rear of the vehicle. For each
half turn of the turnbuckle, toe-in will be adjusted by approximately 0.24 inch.
