Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo (1984)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Preliminary Inspection
1. Road test vehicle noting any abnormal steering or handling characteristics.
2. Ensure tires are the proper type, correctly inflated and that tires on each axle are the same size.
3. Inspect ball joints, suspension arms, bushings and tie rods, and repair or replace any component that is damaged or excessively worn.
4. Ensure wheel runout is not excessive, and that wheel bearings are properly adjusted.
5. Jounce vehicle several times to settle suspension.
6. Place vehicle on suitable alignment rack following manufacturer's instructions. On Ram 50 and Ram Raider models, remove hub cap and cotter pin
(2WD) or free wheeling hub (4WD), and attach alignment gauges to wheel hub.
7. Check and correct alignment angles in the following sequence: Rear toe and camber, caster, front camber and front toe.
8. Correct any angle that is not within specifications. If no adjustment is possible, check for damaged or worn suspension components and/or
damaged or distorted chassis and correct as needed.
