0 Volkswagen 1973 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

1973 VOLKSWAGEN SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.CASTERCaster angle is part of front axle design and is not adjustable. If not within specifications, inspect fornt suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.CAMBERAll Models Excluding Super Beetle and Type 4 (Front) - If adjustment is necessary, loosen hex nut on upper ball joint. Using suitable tool (VW 179), adjust eccentric bushing until correct camber angle is obtained. Tighten hex nut.Super...

0 Volkswagen 1962-72 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

1962-72 VOLKSWAGEN SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.CASTERAll Models - The caster angle is part of the front axle design and is non-adjustable. If not within specifications, check for worn or damaged parts as necessary.CAMBERType 1 (1962-65) & Type 2 (1962-68) - Camber is non adjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, check for damaged or worn parts and replace as necessary.Type 1 Excluding Super Beetle (1966-72), Type 3 (All) & Type 2 (1969-72) - Loosen hexagon nut on upper ball joint and turn eccentric bush with...

0 Volkswagen 1965 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

ADJUSTMENTTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflate. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.CASTER Caster angle is part of front axle design and is not adjustable. If not within specifications, inspect front suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.CAMBERType 1 and 2 (Front) - Camber is adjusted by an eccentric bushing. Loosen nut on upper torsion arm, then rotate eccentric bushing until specified camber angle is obtained. NOTE - Basic setting is with eccentric notch facing in forward position. Adjustment must be...

0 Genera Wheel Alignment Troubleshooting Guide

WHEEL ALIGNMENT TROUBLESHOOTINGNOTE - This is a general trouble shooting guide. When using this guide, locate the condition in column one that corresponds your problem and determine the possible causes in column two. Match the number of the possible cause with the same number in column three, and you will have the suggested correction. CONDITIONPOSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Tire Wear 1) Tire pressure too low2) Wheel alignment out of tolerance.3)Excessively worn wheel bearings.4)Improper or no tire rotation 1)  Check manufacturer's recommended pressure and set to specifications.2) Check alignment and set to specifications.3)...

0 Triumph 1975 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

1975 TRIUMPH SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual. CASTERAll Models - Caster angle is not adjustable, if caster angle is not to specifications, inspect suspension system for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.CAMBERAll Models (Excluding TR7) - Before adjusting camber angle, inspect suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary. To adjust, raise vehicle and support chassis on jack stands. Loosen nuts securing lower control...

0 Triumph 1974 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

TRIUMPH SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflate. Refer to manufacturers specifications in owner's manual.CASTERAll Models - Caster angle is not adjustable. If caster angle is not to specifications, inspect suspension system for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary.CAMBERAll Models - Before adjusting camber angle, inspect suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necessary. To adjust, raise vehicle and support chasis on jack stands. Loosen nuts securing lower control arm bracket to chassis. Add shims...

0 Triumph 1963-73 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

1963-73 TRIUMPH SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.CASTERTR3 (1962-63), Spitfire Mark IV (1971-73) & TR6 (1969-73) - Caster is non adjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, inspect for damaged parts and replace as necessary.2000 (1966-67) & Sting (1971-72) - Inspect front suspension for damaged parts and replace as necessary. If caster not within specifications now, adjust as necessary.Stag (1973) - If caster angle is not to specifications, adjust by lengthening or shortening lower control arm strut rod. Lengthening...

0 Toyota 1976 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

1976 TOYOTA ADJUSTMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.RIDING HEIGHTCorona and Mk II - Place vehicle on level surface. Bounce several times and allow suspension to settle. Check riding height dimensions (See Fig 1) and if not within specifications, inspect suspension components. Replace or repair parts as required.CASTERCorona - NOTE - Camber and caster adjustments should always be made in one operation. If caster angle is not within specifications, adjust eccentric on front of lower...

0 Toyota 1974 Models Wheel Alignment Guide

1974 TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer t manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.RIDING HEIGHTCorona & Mark II (RX & MX Models) - Place vehicle on level surface. Bounce several times and allow suspension to settle. Check riding height dimension (see illustration) and if not within specifications, inspect suspension components. Replace or repair parts as necessary.CASTERCorolla, Celica & Land Cruiser - Caster angle is not adjustable. If caster angle is not set to specifications, inspect front suspension...

0 Toyota 1965-73 Wheel Alignment Guide

1965-73 TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated.RIDING HEIGHTCorona & Mark II (RX & MX Models) - Place vehicle on level surface. Bounce several times and allow suspension to settle. Check riding height dimension (see illustration) and if not within specifications, inspect suspension components. Replace or repair parts as necessary.Mark II (All Other Models) - Place vehicle on level surface. Install suitable height adjuster (09730-22010) in place on front and rear suspension. Check riding height dimensions. If not within specifications,...

0 Subaru 1975-76 Wheel Alignment Guide

1975-76 SUBARU SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications given in owner's manual.RIDING HEIGHT (REAR)Riding height is adjusted by changing the size of the angle between trailing arm center line and the markings on outer bracket (see illustration). The trailing arm and outer bracket have full serrations around the torsion bar mounting hole, while the torsion bar has one missing serration, thus allowing torsion bar to be inserted at any angle.Raising vehicle height is accomplished by turning outer end and inner...

0 Subaru 1973-74 Wheel Alignment Guide

1973-74 SUBARU SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications in owner's manual.RIDING HEIGHT (REAR)Riding height is adjusted by changing the size of the angle between trailing arm center line and the marking on outer bracket (see illustration). The trailing arm and outer bracket have full serrations around the torsion bar mounting hole, while the torsion bar has one missing serration, thus allowing torsion bar to be inserted at any angle.Raising vehicle height is accomplished by turning outer end and inner end...

0 Subaru 1970-72 Wheel Alignment Repair Guide

1970-72 SUBARU SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE PRESSURE (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.RIDING HEIGHT1100 Front (1970-71) & 1300 Front (1971) - With vehicle on level ground, check riding height from center of the lower arm to floor. Measurement should be 8.94" to 9.33". To adjust, use suitable tool (925041000) and rotate adjusting cam (access to cam through opening front grill) clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease riding height to specifications.1100 & 1300 Station Wagon Rear (1971) - With vehicle on level ground, measure rear riding height from center...

0 Saab 1974 Wheel Alignment Repair Guide

1974 SAAB SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturer's specifications given in owner's manual.CASTERAll Models - To adjust caster, add or remove shims under upper control arm bushing brackets. Changing shims from front to rear bracket increases caster angle. Moving shims from rear to front decreases caster angle. Note - Some thickness of shims removed from front must be placed under rear and vice versa. Change in caster also affects camber.CAMBERAll Models - To adjust camber, add or remove shims under upper control arm bushing...

0 Saab 1963-73 Wheel Alignment Repair Guide

1963-73 SAAB SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.CASTERAll Models (1963-73) - To adjust caster, add or remove shims under bearing brackets of the upper control arms. Changing shims from front bracket to rear bracket increases caster. Moving shims from rear to front decreases caster. NOTE - The same thickness of shims removed from one bracket must be placed under other bracket. Change in caster adjustment affects camber. Check camber to specifications.CAMBERAll Models (1963-73) - To adjust camber, add or remove shims under bearing brackets...

0 Alfa Romeo 1975 Wheel Alignment Repair Guide

ALFA ROMEO SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, check that tire pressures are to specifications give on driver's door lock pillarRIDING HEIGHTBefore attempting to check or adjust riding height, vehicle must be in static loaded condition. To load vehicle, fuel tank must be full, and weights placed in vehicle to simulate full passenger load (620 lbs. on 4 Dr. and 310 lbs. on 2 Dr.). Disconnect front and rear shock absorber. Disconnect stabilizer rods of front and rear suspension. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to take up a static position.All Models (Front) -...

0 Alfa Romeo 1974 Wheel Alignment Repair Guide

ALFA ROMEO SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, check that tire pressure are to specifications given on driver's door lock pillarRIDING HEIGHTBefore attempting to check or adjust riding height, vehicle must be in static loaded condition. To load vehicle, fuel tank must be full, and weights placed in vehicle to simulate full passenger load (620 lbs. on 4 Dr. and 310 lbs. on 2 Dr.) Disconnect front and rear shock absorber. Disconnect stabilizer rods of front and rear suspension. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to take up to static positionAll Models (Front) -...

0 Alfa Romeo 1963-73 Wheel Alignment Repair Guide

1963-73 ALFA ROMEO SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSTIRE INFLATION (COLD)Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated. Giuletta requires 20 psi front and 21 psi rear. All other models 24 psi front and 26 psi rear. Check tire pressures given against specifications on driver's door lock pillar to verify pressure.RIDING HEIGHTBefore attempting to check or adjust riding height, vehicle must be in static loaded condition. To load vehicle, fuel tank must be full, and weights placed in vehicle to simulate full passenger load. Disconnect front and rear shock absorbers. Disconnect stabilizer rods on front...