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. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stresses in steering and suspension.
3. 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.

4. Check front wheel alignment is within tolerance.

NOTE: The following steering geometry settings are given in:- A - degrees and minutes, B - decimal parts of a degree and C - millimetres. Settings are for a vehicle at unladen weight.

DATA Front wheel alignment - per side

A - 0° ± 0° 15’ B - 0° ± 0.25° C - 5J x 14 wheel = 0.0 mm₁ ± 1.604 mm C - 5 /₂ J x 15 wheel = 0.0 mm ± 1.710 mm C - 6J x 15 wheel = 0.0 mm ± 1.710 mm

Adjust

1. Mark position of tie-rods for reference.
2. Loosen tie-rod end locknut.
3. Release clip securing gaiter to tie-rod.
4. Rotate tie-rod to obtain correct alignment.

CAUTION: Both tie-rods must be rotated an equal amount.

5. Recheck front wheel alignment.
6. Tighten tie-rod lock nut to 45 Nm.
7. Ensure gaiters are not strained or twisted then secure gaiter clip.