Steering Axis Inclination
- Axis inclination is a check for bent or damaged parts, and not a service adjustment. Car must be level (both crosswise and lengthwise) and camber should be properly adjusted. See Fig 1.
- If camber cannot be brought within limits and steering axis inclination is correct, steering knuckle is bent. If camber and steering axis inclination are both incorrect by approximately the same amount, the upper and lower control arms are bent. Replace parts, and recheck all front end adjustments
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to correct by straightening parts.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS WHEEL LUG NUTS
| Application | Ft.Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| American Motors | 75 (102) | ||
| Chrysler Corp. | |||
| Omni, Horizon, Aries, Reliant, 400, LeBaron & Rampage | 80 (109) | ||
| Diplomat, Mirada, Cordoba, Imperial, New Yorker & Gran Fury | 85 (115) | ||
| Ford Motor Co. | |||
| All Models | 80-105 (109-142) | ||
| General Motors | |||
| Buick | |||
| Skylark, Riviera | 100 (136) | ||
| Century Aluminum Wheels | 90 (122) | ||
| All Other Models | 80 (109) | ||
| Cadillac | 100 (136) | ||
| Chevrolet | |||
| Citation, Caprice Wagon & Impala | 100 (136) | ||
| Camaro Aluminum Wheels | 90 (122) | ||
| All Other Models | 80 (109) | ||
| Oldsmobile | |||
| Omega, 88 Wagon, 98 & Toronado | 100 (136) | ||
| Cutlass Aluminum Wheels | 90 (122) | ||
| All Other Models | 80 (109) | ||
| Pontiac | |||
| Phoenix & Bonneville | 100 (136) | ||
| Firebird & Grand Prix Aluminum Wheels | 70 (95) | ||
| All Other Models | 80 (109) | ||