Rear Alignment

Due to the design of the rear suspension and the incorporation of stub axles or wheel spindles, it is possible to adjust the camber and toe of the rear wheels on these models. Adjustment is controlled by adding shims approximately 0.010 inch thick between the spindle mounting surface and spindle mounting plate. The amount of adjustment is approximately 0.3° per shim. Proceed as follows:

1. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Pry off grease cap, then remove cotter pin and castle lock.
3. Remove adjusting nut, then remove brake drum.
4. Loosen, but do not remove brake assembly and spindle mounting bolts enough to allow clearance for shim installation.


















5. Refer to for proper placement of shims
6. Tighten the four brake support plate and spindle to axle mounting bolts until snug, then torque bolts to 55 ft-lbs.
7. Install brake drum, then install washer and nut. Torque adjusting nut to 20-25 ft-lbs while rotating wheel, then back off adjusting nut with wrench to completely release bearing preload. Finger tighten adjusting nut.
8. Position locknut with one pair of slots inline with cotter pin hole, then install cotter pin. Endplay should be 0.001-0.003 inch.
9. Install grease cap, then wheel and tire assembly. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs.
10. Inspect alignment to ensure measurements are within specifications.