Front Alignment

NOTE: Prior to wheel alignment ensure tires are at recommended pressure, are of equal size and have approximately the same wear pattern. Check front wheel and tire assembly for radial runout and inspect lower ball joints and steering linkage for looseness. Check front and rear springs for sagging or damage. Front suspension inspections should be performed on a level floor or alignment rack with fuel tank at capacity and vehicle free of luggage and passenger compartment load. The vehicle should be bounced an equal number of times from the center of the bumper alternately, first from the rear, then the front, releasing at bottom of down cycle.

CASTER
The caster angle on these vehicles cannot be adjusted.

Fig. 1 Camber adjustment. 1982---83 All & 1984---87 Charger, Horizon, Omni & Turismo:

CAMBER
To adjust camber, loosen the cam and through bolts. On 1985 - 88 Lancer and LeBaron GTS, remove rear washer plate and one of the knuckle bolts and replace with a new cam bolt. On all models, rotate cam bolt to move top of wheel in or out to obtain specified camber angle.

Fig. 3 Toe-in adjustment:

TOE-IN
To adjust toe-in, center steering wheel and hold in position with a suitable tool. Loosen tie rod locknuts and rotate the rod, to adjust toe-in to specifications. Use care not to twist steering gear rubber boots. Torque tie rod locknuts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm). Adjust position of steering gear rubber boots. Remove steering wheel holding tool.