900 S Sedan V6-2498cc 2.5L DOHC (1995)
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
1. With the car on a perfectly level surface, roll it straight ahead and allow it to come to a stop by itself.
2. Using the tracking gauge, measure dimension A between the rims at axle height.
Mark the measuring points with chalk. Roll the car forward until the chalk marks are at axle height again and then measure dimension B.
Using this method, the tracking gauge remains in the same position on the floor for both measurements. This ensures that any unevenness in the
floor surface will not affect the measurements.
3. If adjustment is necessary, do this by adjusting the length of the track rod on both sides of the car.
Slacken the locking bolts on the track rod and track rod end.
4. Using a suitable tool, turn the adjusting screw clockwise or anticlockwise the number of turns shown in the table on page 601-3 until the correct
toe-in is obtained.
Tighten the locking bolts, using a torque wrench to 22 Nm (16.2 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: The track rod end must not be turned relative to the steering arm after adjustment.
5. Check the length of the track rod.
