Checking Wheel Alignment Angles

GENERAL INFORMATION
Front and rear Caster and Camber settings on this vehicle are determined at the time the vehicle is designed, by the location of the vehicle's suspension components. This is called a Net Build vehicle and results in no required adjustment of Caster and Camber after vehicle is built or when servicing the suspension components. Thus Caster and Camber are not normally considered an adjustable specification when performing an alignment on this vehicle. Though Caster and Camber are not adjustable they must be checked to ensure they meet vehicle specifications.

If front and or rear camber is found not to meet the vehicle alignment specifications, it can be adjusted using a Mopar (R) Service Kit developed to allow for camber adjustment. If a vehicle's front or rear camber is found to be outside the specifications, the vehicles suspension components should be inspected for any signs of damage on bending. This must be done before using the Mopar (R) Service Kit for setting camber to meet required specification.

If a vehicles caster is not within manufacturers alignment specifications, check for damaged suspension components or body parts. This type of damage can cause component locations to move affecting vehicle alignment. No adjustment can be made for the Caster setting on this vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the vehicles Caster or Camber by heating, bending or any other modification of the suspension components.

PROCEDURE
1. Correctly position vehicle on alignment rack and install all required equipment on vehicle, per the alignment equipment manufacturers specifications.
2. Center the steering wheel and lock in place using a steering wheel clamp.

NOTE: Prior to reading each alignment specification, jounce the front and rear of the vehicle an equal number of times. Induce jounce (rear first then front) by grasping center of bumper and jouncing each end of vehicle an equal number of times. Bumper should always be released when vehicle is at the bottom of the jounce cycle.

3. Correctly jounce vehicle and read front and rear alignment settings and compare to vehicle specifications for Camber, Caster and Toe. If front and rear camber readings are within required specifications proceed to step Step 3 in the Front And Rear Toe Setting procedure. If Camber readings are not within specifications refer to step Step 1 in the camber adjustment bolt package installation procedure, for the front and rear Camber adjustment procedure.