V70 GL L5-2.4L VIN 55 B5254S (1998)
1. Jack up front end of car: Place hoist under control arms as close as possible to ball joints.
2. Check for play in:
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steering gear or tie rod (track rod) ball joints.
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wheel bearings.
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spring strut upper mountings.
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control arm ball joints and bushings.
NOTE: If play is present in any of above, corrective action must first be taken.
3. Set up measuring equipment:
a. Set up and calibrate equipment as per equipment instructions.
b. Place turntables under front wheels. Use turntables which take up lateral movement.
NOTE: Car must be parked horizontally when front wheels are on turntables, to ensure that correct camber and caster values are measured.
c. Bounce front end vigorously up and down a few times or turntables to ensure that suspension returns to normal position.
4. Checking camber.
a. Measure camber on each side. Correct value: 0° ± 1.0°. Value may differ by a maximum of 1.0° between left and right wheels.
b. If value is outside permissible limit, proceed as described in adjustment.
