C70 L5-2.4L Turbo VIN 63 B5244T7 (2003)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Checking and Adjusting the Wheel Alignment
Checking and adjusting the wheel alignment
Note! When checking and adjusting front wheel alignment the following applies:
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Any camber angle adjustment must always be made before adjusting the toe-in
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Because the rear wheels have adjustable toe-in, the front wheels must always be adjusted in relation to the car's geometric driving axis (thrust line).
This is to achieve the maximum stability and minimize tire wear.
Note! All measurements must be made with the car empty. Check the tire pressure on all tires. See the specifications for the relevant tire, Tires
See: Wheels and Tires/Tires/Specifications/Pressure, Vacuum and Temperature Specifications/Front Suspension.
Lift up front end
Lift under the control arms as close to the ball joints as possible.
Check for play in:
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the steering gear or tie rods
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the wheel bearings
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the upper spring strut mountings
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control arm ball joints and bushings.
If there is play in any of the above components it must be corrected. See the relevant chapters; Steering gear, replacement See: Steering/Steering
Gear/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Steering Gear, Replacement , Front wheel bearing / hub, replacing See: Suspension/Wheel
Hub/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Wheel Bearing/Hub, Replacement.
Set up the test equipment