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Four-Wheel Alignment





Four-Wheel Alignment

CAUTION: Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.

CAUTION: Make sure the tire pressures are within specification.

CAUTION: Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.

CAUTION: Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
1 For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification section. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2 Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels and tires for damage, wear and free play.
- Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted components.
3 Check and adjust tire pressures.
4 Position the vehicle on a calibrated, level, vehicle lift.
5 Release the vehicle parking brake.
6 Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.




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NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
To adjust, loosen the toe link locknuts.




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CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
NOTE:
Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Adjust the rear toe.
9 Tighten the toe link locknuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).





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NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
To adjust the caster, loosen the front lower arm lock nuts.





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NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt.

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CAUTION: Make sure the caster adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt nut.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).





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CAUTION: Adjustments made to the camber setting will affect the front toe setting. Therefore , the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time.
NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
To adjust the camber, loosen the rear lower arm lock nuts.





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NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt.

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CAUTION: Make sure the camber adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
Tighten the camber adjustment cam bolt nut.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).





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NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
To adjust, loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.





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CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
NOTE:
Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Adjust the front toe.

18 Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).

19 Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.