Checking and adjusting the rear wheel alignment angles (Mitsubishi Carisma)

1. Place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface and measure the rear wheel alignment angles.

2. Before measuring, the elements and parts of the rear suspension and wheels must be brought to normal technical condition.

Convergence

If the toe-in value does not correspond to the nominal value, adjust it as follows:

1. Before adjusting the toe-in, it is necessary to adjust the camber.



2. Adjust the rear wheel alignment by turning the adjusting bolt (the mounting bolt on the inside of the suspension adjuster arm) (Fig. 16.4).

Left side: Turning the bolt clockwise increases the toe-in.

Right side: Turning the bolt clockwise will decrease the toe-in.

One division of the scale corresponds to a movement of approximately 2.6 mm, which is equivalent to a toe angle of one wheel of 0°16'.

Collapse

If there is a deviation from the nominal value, adjust as follows:

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Attention! On cars with aluminum wheels, measure the camber on each wheel using the special device МВ991004 (1, Fig. 16.5), tightening it to a torque of 180 N·m. Do not load the rear wheel hub bearings with the full weight of the car with the hub fastening nut loosened.

1. Disconnect the adjuster arm from the rear suspension trailing arm.

2. Adjust the camber by turning the adjusting bolt (the bolt that secures the lower arm to the rear cross member) (see Fig. 16.4).

Left wheel: Turning clockwise increases camber.

Right wheel: Turning clockwise decreases camber.

One division of the scale is approximately equal to 0°14'.



3. Tighten the bolts securing the adjusting lever to the trailing arm to a torque of 34 N·m (Fig. 16.6).

4. After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the rear wheel toe-in.