Del Sol Si VTEC L4-1590cc 1.6L DOHC (VTEC) MFI (1997)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Alignment
Camber
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (that is, caster, camber, toe, and/or
turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the tire pressure.
2. Check the steering wheel angle. If significantly off center, it may be necessary to remove the steering wheel and reposition it on the splines. Turn
the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
3. Check the camber angle. Camber angle:
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Front: (-0°20' ± 1°) -1.33° to +0.67°.
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Rear: (-0°30' ± 1°) -1.50° to +0.05°.
4. If out of specification, check for bent and damaged suspension components.
Caster
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (that is, caster, camber, toe, and/or
turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the steering wheel angle; If significantly off center, it may be necessary to remove the steering wheel and reposition it on the splines. Turn
the steering wheel to the straight ahead position.
2. Check the caster angle. Caster angle: (1°10' ± 1°) +0.17° to +2.17°.
3. If out of specification, check for bent and damaged suspension components.
Toe-In
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (that is, caster, camber, toe, and/or
turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the tire pressure.
2. Center the steering wheel spokes.
3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead. Front toe-in: (0 ± 2.0 mm / 0 + 0.08 inch) -0.08 inch to +0.08 inch.
a. If adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
b. If no adjustment is required, remove alignment equipment.
4. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, and turn both tie-rods in the same direction until the front wheels are in straight ahead position.
5. Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe reading on the turning radius gauge is correct.
6. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts.
NOTE: Reposition the tie-rod boot if it is twisted or displaced.
Turning Angle
NOTE:
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Use commercially-available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (that is, caster, camber, toe, and/or turning