Alignment: Service and Repair

Front Wheel Alignment

Service Repair No - 57.65.01

The following is the only wheel alignment equipment which has been approved.
^ Beissbarth ML 4600 wheel alignment computer (6 sensor).
^ Beissbarth ML 4600-8 wheel alignment computer (8 sensor).
^ Beissbarth ML 4000 wheel alignment computer (8 sensor wireless).
^ Hunter S411-14.

Check
1. Ensure tire pressures are correct and vehicle is at curb side weight.
2. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve stresses in steering and suspension.
3. Ensure road wheels are positioned straight ahead.
4. Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is properly calibrated.
5. Following the equipment manufacturer's instructions, measure the front wheel alignment. Compare with the figures given in Steering Geometry (Wheel Alignment).

Adjust





1. Loosen track rod and adjuster clamp bolts.
2. Rotate adjuster to obtain correct alignment.
3. Tighten track rod and adjuster clamp bolts: Tighten M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) and M10 bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Recheck front wheel alignment.