Caster Angle
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Road Wheel Alignment › Caster Angle
Caster Angle
Adjustment (Front)
Check and if required adjust the camber angle. If the camber angle is correct but the caster angle is still incorrect, suspect damage to the suspension components.
Ensure that the vehicle is at normal ride height.
Check tyre pressures.
- Check the caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Release the cam bolt lock nuts.
- Rotate the lower arm caster adjustment cam bolts.
- When the caster angle is correct, tighten the cam bolt lock nuts.
- Re-check alignment settings. Adjust if required.
Camber Angle
Adjustment
Ensure that the vehicle is at normal ride height.
Check tyre pressures.
- Check the camber settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Release the cam bolt lock nuts.
- Rotate the lower arm camber adjustment cam bolt to adjust the camber angle.
- Tighten the cam bolt lock nuts.
- Re-check alignment settings. Adjust if required.
Toe
Adjustment (Front)
Ensure that the vehicle is at normal ride height.
Check tyre pressures.
- Start the engine and centre the steering rack.
- Turn the engine off. Lock the steering position.
- Check the Toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
If Adjustment is Required.
- Clean the lock nuts and the threads of the track-rod ends.
Do not allow the steering gear boot to twist when the track-rod ends are rotated. If required release the steering gear boot clamps.
- Loosen the lock nuts and rotate the track-rod ends (in equal amounts) to adjust the Toe.
- Tighten the lock nuts to 70 Nm., and re-check the Toe. Adjust if required.
When correct, secure the steering gear boot clamps (if released).
Adjustment (Rear)
Ensure that the vehicle is at normal ride height.
Check tyre pressures.
- Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions
- Release the cam bolt lock nuts.
- Rotate the toe control rod adjustment cam bolt to adjust the rear toe.
- Tighten the lock nut.
- Re check the Toe settings. Adjust if required.
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