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Dodge Aries L4-156 2.6L (1982)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment (Front Alignment): Service and Repair

Make
Dodge
Model
Aries
Engine
L4-156 2.6L
Year
1982
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Front Alignment
MaintenanceFront Alignment · page 1 of 3
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Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Alignment

NOTE: Prior to wheel alignment ensure tires are at recommended pressure, are of equal size and have approximately the same wear pattern. Check
front wheel and tire assembly for radial runout and inspect lower ball joints and steering linkage for looseness. Check front and rear springs for
sagging or damage. Front suspension inspections should be performed on a level floor or alignment rack with fuel tank at capacity and vehicle free of
luggage and passenger compartment load. The vehicle should be bounced an equal number of times from the center of the bumper alternately, first
from the rear, then the front, releasing at bottom of down cycle.

CASTER

The caster angle on these vehicles cannot be adjusted.

Fig. 1 Camber adjustment. 1982---83 All & 1984---87 Charger, Horizon, Omni & Turismo

CAMBER

To adjust camber, loosen the cam and through bolts. On 1985 - 88 Lancer and LeBaron GTS, remove rear washer plate and one of the knuckle bolts
and replace with a new cam bolt. On all models, rotate cam bolt to move top of wheel in or out to obtain specified camber angle. 

Fig. 3 Toe-in adjustment

TOE-IN

To adjust toe-in, center steering wheel and hold in position with a suitable tool. Loosen tie rod locknuts and rotate the rod, to adjust toe-in to
specifications. Use care not to twist steering gear rubber boots. Torque tie rod locknuts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm). Adjust position of steering gear rubber
boots. Remove steering wheel holding tool.

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