Front wheel alignment (Steering)

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Service repair no - 57.65.01

Check

1. Ensure tyre pressures are correct and vehicle is at kerbside weight.
2. With the wheels in the straight ahead position, roll vehicle backwards and forwards at least a vehicle length to relieve any stresses in the steering and suspension.

3. Release carpet from LH foot well to access grommet, remove grommet from floor.
4. Using an Allen key, remove plug from steering rack.
5. Using assistance, move road wheels until a 6mm diameter rod can be inserted into the centralising hole in the steering rack.
6. Ensure that equipment is properly calibrated and take an average of 3 readings.

NOTE: Only use equipment recommended in the STEP (Service Tools and Equipment Programme) Manual.

7. Check front wheel alignment is within tolerance.

DATA: Front wheel alignment. = Toe out 0° 15" ± 7.5" per side

Adjust

1. Mark position of track rod ends for reference.

2. Loosen track rod end locknuts.
3. Loosen clip securing gaiter to the track rod.
4. Rotate track rod to obtain correct alignment.

CAUTION: Both track rod ends must be rotated an equal amount.

5. Recheck front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
6. Tighten track rod end locknuts to 52 Nm.
7. Ensure gaiters are not strained or twisted then tighten clip.
8. Remove 6mm rod from steering rack, fit and tighten blanking plug.
9. Fit grommet to floor and reposition carpet.