Vehicle Checks
Before making wheel alignment adjustment, perform the following checks:
- Tires should be equal in size and runout must not be excessive. Tires and wheels should be in balance, and inflated to manufacturer's specifications.
- Wheel bearings must be properly adjusted.
- Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive looseness. Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints.
- Steering gear box must not have excessive play. Check and adjust to manufacturer's specifications.
- Vehicle must be at curb height with full fuel load, but no extra load, no passengers and spare tire in vehicle.
- Vehicle must be floor level with suspension settled. Bounce front and rear of vehicle several times and allow it to settle to normal riding height.
- If steering wheel is not centered with front wheels in straight ahead position, correct by shortening one tie rod adjusting sleeve and lengthening opposite sleeve equal amounts.
- Ensure wheel lug nuts are tightened to manufactuer's specifications.
WHEEL LUG NUTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft.Lbs. (N.m) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet & GMC | |||
| C, P, G10&G20 | 75-100(102-136) | ||
| All K Models | 70-90(95-122) | ||
| C, P & G30 | |||
| W/Single Rear Wheels | 90-120(122-163) | ||
| C, P & G30 | |||
| W/Dual Rear Wheels | 110-140(150-190) | ||
| W/Dual Rear Wheels & 3/8 Studs | 150 (204) | ||
| All S Models | 90 (122) | ||
| Dodge & Plymouth | |||
| All Models | |||
| 1/2"-20 | 105 (143) | ||
| V-18 | 200 (272) | ||
| W/Flanged Type Nut | 325 (442) | ||
| Ford Motor Co. | |||
| All Models | |||
| V2"-20 | 90 (122) | ||
| 9/16"-18W/Single Rear Wheels | 145 (197) | ||
| 9/16"-18 W/Dual Rear Wheels | 220 (299) | ||
| Jeep | |||
| All Models (Exc. J20 Truck) | 75 (102) | ||
| J20 Truck | 130 (177) | ||