Viper V10-83L VIN Z (2004) Alignment Specifications - Page 37
C. Follow directions on DRBIII screen to complete inclinometer zero.
10. Since DRBIII can read only two inclinometer measurements at a time, install inclinometers on either front or rear knuckles and make necessary
adjustments, before transferring them to remaining knuckles to measure caster.
INCLINOMETER INSTALLATION ON FRONT KNUCKLES
1. Mount inclinometers to both front Caster Angle Adapters, Special Tool 8995. Make sure inclinometer from left side of Switch Box is mounted
to left adapter and inclinometer from right side of Switch Box is mounted to right adapter. Adapters are marked Left and Right. To make sure
each inclinometer is mounted right-side- up on Adapter, upper mounting screw is larger diameter than lower.
2. Clean any dirt or debris off knuckles paying special attention to caster pads on leading end of knuckles near ball joints.
CAUTION: Be sure caster pads on knuckles are thoroughly cleaned before mounting Caster Adapters to knuckles. Caster Adapters must sit flat on
caster pads to obtain accurate caster readings.
3. Insert each Adapter (with inclinometer attached) through opening between upper control arm and tie rod. Position Adapter lower spring-loaded
hook around lower ball joint nut and upper spring-loaded hook over top of knuckle, then stretch bracket forward, placing Adapter flats against
caster pads cast into leading side of knuckle. Make sure step built into Adapter upper flat is placed against outside of upper caster pad as
shown and not on face of caster pad.
4. Adjust caster using measurements viewed on DRBIII screen, and camber using measurements viewed on wheel alignment equipment.
5. When adjustments are complete, remove Adapters/Inclinometers.
INCLINOMETER INSTALLATION ON REAR KNUCKLES
1. Clean any dirt or debris off knuckles paying special attention to caster pads on trailing end of knuckles near ball joints.
NOTE: Do not attach inclinometers to rear Adapters before Adapter installation on vehicle. If attached, they cannot be installed or removed with rear
wheels on vehicle.
2. Insert each Caster Angle Adapter (without inclinometer attached), Special Tool 8996, through opening between upper control arm and toe link.
Position Adapter lower spring-loaded hook over lower ball joint machined casting and upper spring-loaded hook around upper ball joint nut,
then stretch bracket rearward, placing Adapter flats against caster pads cast into trailing side of knuckle.
3. Mount inclinometers to rear Caster Angle Adapters. Make sure inclinometer from left side of Switch Box is mounted to left adapter and
inclinometer from right side of Switch Box is mounted to right adapter. To make sure each inclinometer is mounted right-side-up on Adapter,
upper mounting screw is larger diameter than lower.
4. Adjust caster using measurements viewed on DRBIII screen, and camber using measurements viewed on wheel alignment equipment.
5. When adjustments are complete, remove Adapters/Inclinometers.
FRONT AND REAR TOE
Static toe position should be the final adjustment made to the vehicle during the alignment procedure. Adjusting rear toe first is recommended.
NOTE: It is recommended to leave the engine running during the front wheel toe setting procedure to ease centering of the wheel.
1. Start engine and turn wheels in both directions before straightening and centering steering wheel. Center steering wheel and retain with steering
wheel clamp. Leave engine running.
REAR TOE
NOTE: Repeat the following procedure at each rear corner of the vehicle as necessary.
1. Loosen tie rod jam nut.
2. Grasp toe link at adjustment serration. Rotate toe link in direction required to obtain specified individual wheel toe position.
3. Tighten and torque tie rod jam nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
FRONT TOE
NOTE: Repeat the following procedure at each front corner of the vehicle as necessary.
1. Remove clamp from end of steering gear boot where it contacts inner tie rod.
2. Loosen tie rod jam nut.
3. Grasp inner tie rod at adjustment serration. Rotate inner tie rod in direction required to obtain specified individual wheel toe position.
4. Tighten and torque tie rod jam nut to 75 N~m (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove any twist in steering gear inner tie rod boot caused by rotating inner tie rod. Install clamp where previously removed.
1. Remove steering wheel clamp.