Laser FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (1993)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Alignment
Caster & Camber
Caster and camber are preset at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If caster or camber are not within specifications, replace bent or damaged
components.
Preliminary Inspection
Prior to wheel alignment, ensure tires are at recommended pressure, are of equal size and have approximately the same wear pattern. Check front
wheel and tire assembly for radial runout and inspect lower ball joints and steering linkage for looseness. Check front and rear springs for sagging or
damage. Front suspension inspections should be performed on a level floor or alignment rack with fuel tank at capacity and vehicle free of luggage
and passenger compartment load. The vehicle should be bounced an equal number of times from the center of the bumper alternately, first from the
rear, then the front, releasing at the bottom of down cycle.
Toe Adjustment
Fig. 1 Adjusting Toe-in
Adjust toe-in by undoing clips and turning each tie rod turnbuckle an equal amount in opposite directions. Toe will move out as the left turnbuckle is
turned toward front of vehicle and the right turnbuckle is turned toward rear of vehicle. For each half turn, toe-in will increase or decrease 0.24 inch.
