V90 L6-2.9L VIN 96 B6304S (1998)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front
Front Wheel Alignment: Checking / Adjusting
NOTE: All measurements are made with the car empty. Check and adjust the air pressure all round, if necessary.
1. Camber And Caster readings must be checked first, then the toe-in should be checked and adjusted if needed.
2. Lift up front end.
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Lift under control arms as close to the ball joints as possible.
3. Check play in the front suspension if necessary.
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Check for play in:
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Steering gear or tie rods
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Wheel bearings
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Upper shock absorber bearings
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Control arm ball joints and bushings
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If there is play in any of the above components it must be corrected.
4. Position turntables under the front wheels.
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Use the turntables to take up lateral movement.
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The car must stand level when the front wheels are on turntables.
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So that the correct values are obtained when checking camber and caster.
5. Lower suspension.
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Bounce the front suspension heavily a few times when the car has sunk onto the turntables.
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This must be done for the front suspension to resume the normal position.