9000 L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1992)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Preliminary Check
1.
Ensure tires are inflated to correct pressure, and check for uneven wear.
2.
Check front wheel bearings, suspension arm bearing, ball joints and track rods for damage, replace components as necessary.
3.
Check rack and pinion steering gear and adjust as necessary.
4.
Check shock absorbers for damage, replace as necessary.
5.
Rock vehicle backward and forward, then bounce it upward and downward to settle vehicle prior to alignment.
6.
Ensure vehicle is unloaded and on an alignment rack following 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.
Checking Toe-In
USING A TRACKING GAUGE
1. Roll the car forwards on a perfectly level surface and allow it to come to a stop without using the brakes.
2. Using the tracking gauge measure dimension A between the wheel rims at axle height.
a. Mark the measuring points with chalk.
b. Roll the car forwards until the chalk mark comes to the axle height.
c. Measure dimension B.
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In this method, the tracking gauge remains in the same position on the floor for both measurement A and B. This ensures that any
unevenness in the surface of the floor will not influence the measurements.
3. If adjustment is necessary, do this by adjusting the length between the track rod and the inner ball joints on both sides of the car. Slacken the
locknut at the track rod end and the outer clip securing the gaiter on the steering rack.
4. Gripping the track rod with a suitable wrench, turn it either clockwise or counterclockwise a number of turns according to the table until the
correct toe-in is achieved. Make sure that the gaiter does not turn back with the track rod. Install the clip and tighten the locknut.
IMPORTANT: Check the track rod length.
5. Treat the track rod threads with an anti-rusting agent after tightening.
