Headlamp: Adjustments
HEADLIGHT AIMING PRE-AIMING INSTRUCTIONS1. Inspect for badly rusted or faulty headlight assemblies.
2. These conditions must be corrected before a satisfactory adjustment can be made.
3. Place the vehicle on a level floor.
4. Bounce the front suspension through three (3) oscillations by applying the body weight to the hood or bumper.
5. Inspect the tire inflation pressures.
6. Rock the vehicle sideways to allow the vehicle to assume its normal position.
7. If fuel is not full, place a weight in the trunk of the vehicle to simulate weight of a full tank [3 kg (6.5 pounds) per gallon]
8. There should be no other load in the vehicle other than driver or substituted weight of approximately 70 kg (150 pounds) placed in the driver's position. Thoroughly clean the headlight lenses.
AIMING WITH SCREEN
Headlight Aim Preparation
1. Set the distance between the screen and the bulb center marks of the headlight as shown in the illustration.
2. Four lines of adhesive tape or like are required on screen or wall:
1. Position a vertical tape so that it is aligned with the vehicle center line.
2. Position a horizontal tape with reference to center line of headlight bulb.
3. Position a vertical tape on the screen with reference to the center line of each headlight bulb.