Wheel Alignment

Wheel Alignment
Overview





Before checking the wheel geometry, the height of the car must be measured. See Measuring car height before checking wheel geometry.
1. Connect equipment for 4-wheel alignment and follow the description for the relevant equipment.
2. Check the rear wheel settings with table Rear wheel alignment and adjust as necessary, refer to Specifications.
3. Check the front wheel settings with table Front wheel alignment and adjust as necessary, refer to Specifications.

Adjusting rear toe angle





1. Use a 4-column lift to raise the car so that the wheels are under pressure.
2. Fasten the longitudinal links with Fixture 89 96 795
3. Slightly undo the bolts to the body bracket of one of the longitudinal links.
4. Using Sleeve 89 96 811, move the bracket outwards or inwards. Move it inwards to increase toe-in.
Check the value.
5. Tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque 90 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) + 30°.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 on the other side.
7. Treat the body with corrosion protection.
8. Proceed with Adjusting front toe angle.

Adjusting front toe angle





1. Start with Adjusting rear toe angle if not already done.
2. Fasten the steering wheel in its straight ahead position.
3. Undo the lock nut on the track rod.
4. Rotate the track rod clockwise to reduce the toe angle or anticlockwise to increase the toe angle. Read off the value and compare it with Wheel alignment table, refer to Specifications.

Important: Make sure the boot does not rotate as well.

5. Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque 70 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





6. Check the track rod length by measuring the distance (A) between the lock nut and the groove in the track rod by the boot. The distance must be maximum 210 mm.
Maximum difference in distance between right and left-hand sides is 7 mm.
7. Treat the track rod threads with corrosion protection after tightening.