Outlander AWD L4-2.4L SOHC (2003)
b.
Test drive to verify if the drift is minimized. If not, continue with this procedure.
c.
Rotate the front tires to the rear and the rear tires to the front.
d.
Test drive to verify if the drift is minimized. If not, continue with this procedure.
e.
Rotate the front tires left-to-right again.
f.
Test drive to verify if the drift is minimized. If not, continue with this procedure.
4.
Reposition the front lower control arms as follows:
a.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
b.
Loosen the bolt located at Point A in the illustration.
c.
Loosen the bolt located at Point G in the illustration.
d.
Lower the vehicle.
e.
Bounce the front of the vehicle up and down 5 times.
f.
Tighten the bolt at Point G to 116 - 130 ft/lb (158 - 176 Nm).
g.
Tighten the bolt at Point A to 130 - 144 ft/lb (176 - 196 Nm).
h.
Test drive to verify if the drift is minimized. If not, continue with this procedure.
5.
Check four wheel alignment and steering wheel on-center. Adjust as necessary. Camber and caster cannot be adjusted. Only toe and steering wheel
on-center can be adjusted.
a.
If alignment specifications are incorrect after adjusting toe, inspect for damaged suspension components and repair as necessary.
b.
Test drive to verify if the drift is minimized. If not, continue with this procedure.
6.
Remove the front struts to perform the following inspections/adjustments.
