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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1985CONQUEST L4-2555CC 2.6L SOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRPRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1985 Plymouth Conquest L4-2555cc 2.6L SOHC Turbo
Preliminary Inspection
1985 Plymouth Conquest L4-2555cc 2.6L SOHC TurboSECTION Preliminary Inspection
1. Road test vehicle noting any abnormal steering or handling characteristics.
2. Ensure tires are the proper type, correctly inflated and that tires on each axle are the same size.
3. Inspect ball joints, suspension arms, bushings and tie rods, and repair or replace any component that is damaged or excessively worn.
4. Ensure wheel runout is not excessive, and that wheel bearings are properly adjusted.
5. Jounce vehicle several times to settle suspension.
6. Place vehicle on suitable alignment rack following manufacturer's instructions. On Ram 50 and Ram Raider models, remove hub cap and cotter pin (2WD) or free wheeling hub (4WD), and attach alignment gauges to wheel hub.
7. Check and correct alignment angles in the following sequence: Rear toe and camber, caster, front camber and front toe.
8. Correct any angle that is not within specifications. If no adjustment is possible, check for damaged or worn suspension components and/or damaged or distorted chassis and correct as needed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.