Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Alignment: Description and Operation
Alignment Camber/Toe
GENERAL INFORMATION
Proper vehicle wheel alignment is the proper adjustment of all interrelated front and rear suspension angles. These angles are what affects the
handling and steering of the vehicle when it is in motion.
The method of checking a vehicle's front and rear wheel alignment will vary depending on the type and manufacturer of the equipment being used.
Instructions furnished by the manufacturer of the equipment being used should always be followed to ensure accuracy of the alignment, except
alignment specifications recommended by Chrysler Corporation MUST ALWAYS be used.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify any suspension or steering components by heating or bending of the component.
ORDER OF ADJUSTMENTS
Wheel alignment adjustments should be made in the following sequence, to ensure that an accurate alignment is performed.
1. Rear Wheel Toe Adjustment within specifications for both total toe and thrust angle.
2. Front Wheel Toe Adjustment within specifications for total toe.
3. Toe is measured in degrees or inches and is the distance that the front edges of the tires are closer (or farther apart) than the rear edges.
4. Thrust Angle is defined as the average of the Toe settings on each rear wheel. If this measurement is out of specification, re-adjust rear wheel
Toe so that each wheel has 1/2 of the total Toe measurement. When re-adjusting, do not exceed the total Toe specification.
Strut To Steering Knuckle Attachment With Competitive Package
COMPETITION PACKAGE ALIGNMENT
If a vehicle is equipped with the optional competition package, (S/C ACR) the front wheel camber is adjustable.
These vehicle come equipped with a special front strut. The clevis bracket used on this strut has a slotted hole for the bottom mounting bolt. Also,
the bottom mounting bolt used on this strut has an eccentric at the head of the bolt. When the bolt is rotated, the eccentric pushes against the flange