Colt Vista FWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1994)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Alignment
Adjustment
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
NOTE: On vehicles with aluminum wheels, attach camber/caster to driveshaft using tool No. MB991004, or equivalent.
CASTER
Caster is preset during production and is not adjustable. If caster is out of specifications, replace bent, worn or otherwise damaged parts.
CAMBER
Specified camber is built into steering knuckle, which is part of strut assembly. No adjustment is possible.
TOE-IN
Adjust toe-in by removing left and right tie rod turnbuckle retaining clips, then turning left and right turnbuckles same amount in opposite
directions. To reduce toe-in, turn left turnbuckle toward front of vehicle and right turnbuckle toward rear of vehicle. For each half turn of
turnbuckle, toe-in will be adjusted by approximately 0.24 inch.
Preliminary Inspection
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Road test vehicle, noting any abnormal steering or handling characteristics.
2. Ensure tires are of proper type, are correctly inflated and that tires on each axle are same size.
3. Ensure tires conform with size recommendations for vehicle.
4. Inspect ball joints, suspension arms, bushings and tie rods; repair or replace any component that is damaged or excessively worn.
5. Ensure wheel runout is not excessive, and that wheel bearings are properly adjusted.
6. Jounce vehicle several times to settle suspension.
7. Place vehicle on suitable alignment rack following manufacturer's instructions.
8. Check and correct alignment angles in following sequence: rear toe and camber, caster, front camber and front toe.
9. Correct any angle that is not within specifications. If no adjustment is possible, check for damaged or worn suspension components and/or
damaged or distorted chassis members and correct as needed.
