Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
Toe-in can be increased or decreased by changing the length of the tie rods. A threaded sleeve is provided for this purpose.
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When the tie rods are mounted ahead of the steering knuckle they must be either:
a. Decreased in length to increase toe-in.
b. Increased in length to decrease toe-in.
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To adjust, do the following procedures:
1. Loosen the clamp bolts at each end of the steering tie rod adjustable sleeves.
2. Set the steering wheel in straight ahead position.
3. Check the number of threads inside the adjuster sleeve.They must be equal to within three threads.
Rear Suspension
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If rear tire wear indicates that the axle housing may be bent, or rear springs mislocated, the alignment can be checked as follows:
a. Back the vehicle squarely onto an alignment machine.
b. Compensate for wheel runout the same as for checking front wheel toe-in.
c. Check camber reading which should be 0.03° negative to 0.05° positive.
d. Check the amount of toe-out which should be 0 to 0.05° or 0 to 1.58 mm (0 to 1/16 inch).
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The rear wheels cannot be aligned by conventional means. The axle housing and springs, if bent or damaged, must be replaced. The frame under
most circumstances could be straightened. The necessary straightening operations may be performed using frame straightening equipment or by
relocating the spring to the axle without removing the axle housing from the vehicle. This procedure will allow checks during straightening
operation to determine when the axle-spring assembly is within the correct limits.
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If it is found that the frame and springs are within specification, the rear axle assembly itself is not straight and it must be replaced.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the axle housing be straightened to correct any alignment problems. If it is determined the axle
assembly itself is not straight it must be replaced.
