Intrepid V6-215 3.5L (1995)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Alignment
Preliminary Inspection
Before any attempt is made to change or correct front wheel alignment, the following inspections and necessary corrections must be made:
1. Ensure tire pressure is at recommended pressure, all tires should be the same size and in good condition and have the approximately the same
wear.
2. Check front wheels and tire assembly for radial runout.
3. Inspect lower ball joint and steering linkage for looseness.
4. Check for broken or damaged front and rear springs.
5. Just prior to each alignment reading, then vehicle should be bounced (rear first then front) by grasping bumper at center and bouncing
each end of vehicle an equal number of times. Always release bumpers at bottom of down cycle.
Toe Adjustment
Front wheel alignment is the proper settings of all interrelated suspension angles affecting the running and steering of the front wheels of the vehicle.
On these models, only the wheel toe is adjustable.
TOE ADJUST
Fig. 1 Front Tie Rod Adjustment Dimensions
1. Prepare vehicle as outlined under "Preliminary Inspection."
2. Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp.
3. Loosen tie rod adjustment sleeve jam nuts. Rotate adjustment sleeve to align tore to specifications.
4. When setting toe, the maximum threads exposed on the inner and outer tie rod can not exceed the amounts shown.
5. When tightening the adjustment sleeve jam nuts, then following procedure must be followed to ensure adequate torquing and retention of
adjustment sleeve jam nut is obtained.
a. Install correct size open end wrench on flat of adjustment sleeve.
b. While holding adjustment sleeve, torque outer tie rod to adjusting sleeve jam nut to 55 ft-lbs.
c. While holding adjustment sleeve from turning, torque inner tie rod to adjustment sleeve jam nut to 55 ft-lbs.
6. Torque tie rod adjustment sleeve locknuts to 55 ft-lbs.
7. Remove steering wheel clamp.