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| Since the strut-type suspension is normally non-adjustable, changes to the camber & caster may be requires modifications. See [[Front Suspension Adjustment]]. | Since the strut-type suspension is normally non-adjustable, changes to the camber & caster may be requires modifications. See [[Front Suspension Adjustment]]. | ||
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| + | = Castor = | ||
| + | Check caster first. See [[Castor]] | ||
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| + | = Camber = | ||
| + | Check camber second. See [[Camber]] | ||
| = Toe-in = | = Toe-in = | ||
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| turning angle inside: 38° to 42° | turning angle inside: 38° to 42° | ||
| turning angle outside: 31.5° to 35.5° | turning angle outside: 31.5° to 35.5° | ||
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| + | = More Information = | ||
| + | You can align your suspension at home. Here's an article about it: | ||
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| + | [http://home.comcast.net/~jkrane/suspension_university/susp401.html Suspension 401] | ||
| + | Do-it-yourself performance alignment | ||
| + | of your car's camber, caster, and | ||
| + | toe angles | ||
| + | by Dr. John Krane | ||
| [[Category:Suspension Modifications]] | [[Category:Suspension Modifications]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:56, 15 February 2015
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.
Castor
Check caster first. See Castor
Camber
Check camber second. See Camber
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
Center steering wheel. Turn wheel fully from side to side, then turn exactly 1/2 way to the center.
If the wheels are not pointing straight ahead, or the toe-in figure is incorrect, use the following steps:
Loosen the Side Rod Bar nuts.
NOTE: They are left-hand thread and right-hand thread
Rotate left Side Rod Bar until left wheel is pointing straight ahead. Ensure Steering wheel is still centered. Then rotate right Side Rod Bar until right wheel is pointing straight ahead. Ensure Steering wheel is still centered.
Finally, rotate the Side Rod Bar in the same direction evenly on both sides until toe-in is achieved.
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°
More Information
You can align your suspension at home. Here's an article about it:
Suspension 401 Do-it-yourself performance alignment of your car's camber, caster, and toe angles by Dr. John Krane