Raider V6-3.7L SOHC (2006)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
TOE ADJUSTMENT
SUSPENSION HEIGHT MEASUREMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE AN ALIGNMENT
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final adjustment.
CAMBER, CASTER AND TOE ADJUSTMENT
Camber and caster angle adjustments involve changing the position of the lower control arm with the slots in the frame brackets to move the lower
control arm inwards or outwards for proper adjustment. This can be achieved by using a socket on the head of the cam bolt and turning clockwise or
counterclockwise to achieve the proper specification.
NOTE: Both front and rear lower control arm cam bolts are adjustable.
NOTE: Camber and caster adjustments must be made at the lower control arm The upper control arm is not adjustable.
NOTE: When the lower control arm cam bolts are loosened the lower control arm will normally go outwards automatically with the weight of the
vehicle.
1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2. Loosen the tie rod jam nuts (3).
NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for one half of the total toe position specification. This will ensure the steering wheel will be
centered when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.
3. Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the inner tie rod (4) as necessary.
4. Tighten the tie rod jam nut (3) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Verify the specifications.
6. Turn off engine.
CASTER
Moving the rear position of the lower control arm at the frame in or out, will change the caster angle significantly and camber angle only slightly. To
maintain the camber angle while adjusting caster, move the rear of the lower control arm in or out. Then move the front of the lower control arm
slightly in the opposite direction.
CAMBER
Move both the front and rear of the lower control arm together in or out. This will change the camber angle significantly and caster angle slightly.
After adjustment is made tighten the lower control arm bolt & nuts to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.).
TOE ADJUSTMENT