- Wheel alignment angles have a significant impact on vehicle stability, tire wear and fuel consumption.
- Before measuring the front wheel alignment angles, place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface.
- Before adjustment, make sure that the front suspension, steering and wheels are in good technical condition.
Convergence:
- in the center of the tire tread: 0 + 2 mm
- toe angle (per wheel): 0°00'+06'
Notes
- 1. If the toe-in does not correspond to the nominal value, then adjust the toe-in as follows: loosen the clamps securing the protective covers of the steering rods and rotate the right and left steering rods by the same angles in opposite directions (Fig. 14.3).
- 2. The amount of toe-in will decrease as you rotate the left steering rod toward the front of the vehicle and the right steering rod toward the rear.
Fig. 14.3. Location of the clamp for fastening the protective cover of the steering rod
One turn of the left and right steering rods results in a change in toe-in of approximately 1°05' (per wheel).
Negative toe-in of the steering wheels when turning
- In addition to checking the front wheel alignment, it is recommended to check the reverse wheel alignment when turning, especially if the vehicle has been in an accident or if there is a possibility that the vehicle has been in an accident. Perform this check when turning left and right.
Negative toe-in for the inner wheel when the outer wheel is turned at an angle of 20°): 21°39'