0 Austin Wheel Alignment Guide 1975

AUSTIN SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENT

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)
Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure that tires are properly inflated. All models require 26 psi in front and 28 psi in rear.

RIDING HEIGHT
With vehicle on level surface, measure distance from center wheel bearing grease cap to bottom of fender well (in vertical line). If distance is not 15± ¼", adjustment must be made. Adjust bye removing lock bolt in torsion bar adjuster, loosen lock nut on adjuster screw and turn adjuster screw clockwise to increase height or counterclockwise to lower height. Replace lock bolt.

CASTER
Caster is nonadjustable.

CAMBER
Camber is nonadjustable.

TOE-IN
With vehicle unladen and tires properly inflated, set steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Measure difference between front of front wheel and rear of front wheels. If difference is not 1/14", adjust each steering link equally to obtain correct specifications.

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