SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 9 (1991)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Rear Wheel Alignment
Rear Caster Adjustment
Rear wheel caster is not adjustable.
Rear Camber Adjustment
Fig. 1 Front & Rear Camber Adjustment
1.
Loosen two strut to knuckle fasteners, then pull or push to adjust.
2.
If more then 1.5 degrees or camber is desired, check for bent suspension components.
3.
If suspension is ok, proceed as follows:
a. Raise and support vehicle.
b. Remove wheel assembly.
c. Remove strut to knuckle attaching bolts, then separate knuckle from strut bracket.
d. Using suitable file or grinder, remove material from strut bracket lower hole, Fig. 1.
e. To increase negative camber, remove from outside hole, to increase positive camber, remove from inside hole.
f.
Torque strut to knuckle attaching bolts to 148 ft. lbs.
g. Install wheel assembly, torque wheel lug nuts to 103 ft. lbs., then recheck camber setting, lower vehicle.
Rear Toe Adjustment
Fig. 2 Refer Toe Adjustment
1.
Loosen rearmost lateral link to crossmember attaching bolts.
2.
Using tool No. SA9158C or equivalent, move lateral link to adjust, Fig. 2.
3.
Torque lateral link to 120 Nm (89 ft lbs).
4.
Recheck toe, then repeat for other wheel.