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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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FRONT
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REAR
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION
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OPERATION
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PRE-ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
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STANDARD PROCEDURE
CAMBER, CASTER AND TOE ADJUSTMENT
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TOE ADJUSTMENT
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SPECIFICATIONS
ALIGNMENT
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Suspension components with rubber/ure-
thane bushings should be tightened with the vehi-
cle at normal ride height. It is important to have
the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle
when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not
at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort
could be affected and premature bushing wear
may occur.
Wheel alignment involves the correct positioning of the
wheels in relation to the vehicle. The positioning is
accomplished through suspension and steering link-
age adjustments. An alignment is considered essential
for efficient steering, good directional stability and to
minimize tire wear. The most important measurements
of an alignment are caster, camber and toe.
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