Spectra GS L4-1.8L (2002)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Preinspection
1. Set tire inflation pressures to recommended pressure, if necessary.
2. Inspect front wheel bearing play, replace bearing if necessary.
3. Inspect wheel and tire runout.
4. Inspect ball joints and steering linkage for excessive play.
5. Vehicle must be on a level surface and have no luggage or passenger load.
6. Jounce the vehicle to check operation of shock absorbers.
7. Difference in height, between left and right sides of vehicle, from center of wheel up to edge of fender must not exceed 0.39 inch (10 mm).
8. Check that fuel tank is full; radiator coolant and engine oil are at specified levels; and spare tire, jack and tools are in designated positions.
Front wheel alignment
Specifications
Adjustments
Steering angle-maximum turning angle to left and to right
1. Place both front wheels on a turning radius gauge.
2. Turn wheels fully to left and note angles for left (inner) and right (outer) wheels.
3. Loosen both left and right tie rod jam nuts, then turn both tie rods to achieve specified angles. Tighten jam nuts.
4. Repeat for a full right turn; right is now inner and left is now outer.