Conquest L4-2555cc 2.6L SOHC Turbo (1984)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Toe Adjustment
FRONT
On Colt models, remove outer bellows clip from tie rod before adjusting toe. After completing adjustment, reinstall clamp.
The amount of toe-in of the left front wheel is reduced by turning the tie rod turnbuckle toward the front of the car and the amount of toe-in on the
right front wheel is reduced by turning it toward the rear of the the car. After adjustment, the difference in length between the two tie rods should not
exceed 0.2 inch (5 mm).
REAR
Fig. 5 Rear toe adjustment. Conquest
Toe-in is adjusted by rotating the lower control arm mounting bolts as follows:
1. Loosen locknut while holding mounting bolt.
2. Rotate mounting bolts until toe is within specifications. Movement of 1 graduation, will change toe by approximately 0.08 inch (2 mm). Rotate
left and right mounting bolts equally.
3. Tighten locknut and recheck setting.
4. Repeat adjustment until toe setting is equal for both wheels and total toe is within specifications.
