Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment





Overview
Before checking the wheel geometry, the height of the car must be measured.
1. Connect equipment for 4-wheel alignment and follow the description for the relevant equipment.
2. Check rear wheel geometry according to Specifications, and adjust as necessary.
3. Check front wheel geometry according to Specifications and adjust as necessary.

Adjusting rear toe angle





1. Use a 4-column lift to raise the car so that the wheels are under pressure.
2. Fasten the longitudinal links with Fixture 89 96 795
3. Slightly undo the bolts to the body bracket of one of the longitudinal links.
4. Using sleeve, 89 96 811 move the bracket outwards or inwards. Move it inwards to increase toe-in Check the value.
5. Tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque 90 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) +30°.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 on the other side.
7. Treat the body with corrosion protection.
8. Proceed with Adjusting front toe angle

Adjusting front toe angle





1. Start with Adjusting rear toe angle if not already done.
2. Fasten the steering wheel in its straight ahead position.
3. Undo the lock nut on the track rod.
4. Rotate the track rod clockwise to reduce the toe angle or anticlockwise to increase the toe angle. Read off the value and compare it with Wheel alignment.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the boot does not rotate as well.

5. Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque 70 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





Check the track rod length by measuring the distance (A) between the lock nut and the groove in the track rod by the boot. The distance must be max. 210 mm.
Maximum difference in distance between right and left-hand sides is 7 mm.
7. Treat the track rod threads with corrosion protection after tightening.

Damper, longitudinal link
To remove
1. Lift the car.
2. Undo the nut and remove the damper.

To fit
1. Fit the damper on the longitudinal link.

NOTE: It is essential that the damper housing goes clear of the longitudinal link.





2. Fit the nut.
Tightening torque 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
3. Lower the car to the floor.