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| Toe-in (tracking) is the easiest to check and the only adjustable setting. | Toe-in (tracking) is the easiest to check and the only adjustable setting. | ||
| - | The tires should be pointing slightly together at the front, so when they will be straight. When car is moving the suspension "give" lets the toe-in vary. | + | The tires should be pointing slightly together at the front, so when moving they will be not be pointing outwards. When car is moving the suspension "give" lets the toe-in vary. |
| - | Measuring: Compare front width to rear width | + | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24602 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/24602.jpg] |
| - | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24600 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24600.jpg] | + | |
| - | Too little toe-in (toe-out) results in darty susension, moving the car from side to side. | + | * Too little toe-in (toe-out) results in darty alignment, moving the car randomly from side to side. |
| - | More toe-in results in a more straight-line stability. Too much toe-in makes the turning sluggish. | + | * More toe-in results in a more straight-line stability. Too much toe-in makes the turning sluggish. |
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| + | == Measuring == | ||
| + | Compare front width to rear width | ||
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24603 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24603.jpg] | ||
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| + | Park on a level surface | ||
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24600 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24600.jpg] | ||
| == Adjusting == | == Adjusting == | ||
| Loosen the Side Rod Bar nuts. | Loosen the Side Rod Bar nuts. | ||
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24601 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24601.jpg] | ||
| NOTE: They are left-hand thread | NOTE: They are left-hand thread | ||
| and right-hand thread | and right-hand thread | ||
| - | Rotate the Side Rod Bar evenly on both sides. | + | Rotate the Side Rod Bar in the same direction evenly on both sides. |
| - | + | ||
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24601 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/24601.jpg] | + | |
| = B110 = | = B110 = | ||
Revision as of 08:44, 12 June 2012
Wheel alignment specifications for camber, castor and toe-in.
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Overview
Modern alignment is recommended:
- camber: -25' to 0°
- caster: 2°05' to 3°10'
- toe-in: 4mm
Since the strut-type suspension is normally non-adjustable, changes to the camber & caster may be requires modifications. See Front Suspension Adjustment.
Toe-in
Toe-in (tracking) is the easiest to check and the only adjustable setting.
The tires should be pointing slightly together at the front, so when moving they will be not be pointing outwards. When car is moving the suspension "give" lets the toe-in vary.
- Too little toe-in (toe-out) results in darty alignment, moving the car randomly from side to side.
- More toe-in results in a more straight-line stability. Too much toe-in makes the turning sluggish.
Measuring
Compare front width to rear width
Park on a level surface
Adjusting
Loosen the Side Rod Bar nuts.
NOTE: They are left-hand thread and right-hand thread
Rotate the Side Rod Bar in the same direction evenly on both sides.
B110
The stock settings follow. These are old-fashioned settings, designed for old road standards.
All Steering angle In: 43° Steering angle Out: 36°
Sedan & Coupe Camber: 5' to 2°05' Caster: 20' to 1°50' Toe-in: 4-6mm (0.08 to 0.32 inch) King pin inclination: 7°55'
Van Camber: 45' to 1°45' Caster: 1°05' to 2°05' Toe-in: 5-7mm (0.20 to 0.28 inch) Steering angle In: 43° Steering angle Out: 36° King pin inclination: 7°45'
Van with Heavy Duty Spring Caster: 40' to 1°40'
B310
B310 12" wheel models camber: -25° to 1°05' caster: 1°40' to 3°10' toe-in: 0 to 2 mm (0 to 0.08 inch) kingpin inclination: 7°40' to 9°10' turning angle inside: 41° to 45° turning angle outside: 33.5° to 37.5°
B310 13" wheel models camber: 0° to 1°30' caster: 1°40' to 3°10' caster (wagon): 1°55' to 3°25' toe-in: 1 to 3 mm (0.04 to 0.12 inch) kingpin inclination: 7°50' to 9°20' turning angle inside: 38° to 42° turning angle outside: 31.5° to 35.5°