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General Procedures

57.65.01 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT - CHECK AND ADJUST ALL DERIVATIVES 0.8 USED WITHINS
57.65.11 FOUR WHEEL GEOMETRY AND ALIGNMENT - CHECK AND ADJUST ALL DERIVATIVES 0.9 USED WITHINS
CAUTION:
  • Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
  • Make sure the tire pressures are within specification.
  • Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.
  • Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
  1. For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification service information.

    For additional information, Refer To: Specifications  (Suspension System - General Information).

  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. Vehicles with air suspension.

    For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).

  6. Release the vehicle parking brake.
  7. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.
  8. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
    G11503960

    To adjust, loosen the toe link locknuts.

  9. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
    NOTE:
    • Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
    • LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
    G11503961

    Adjust the rear toe.

  10. Tighten the toe link locknuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
  11. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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    To adjust the caster, loosen the front lower arm lock nuts.

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

  13. 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).
  14. 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.
    G11503964

    To adjust the camber, loosen the rear lower arm lock nuts.

  15. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
    G11503965

    Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt.

  16. 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).
  17. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
    G11503966

    To adjust, loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.

  18. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
    NOTE:
    • Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
    • LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
    G11503967

    Adjust the front toe.

  19. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
  20. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.
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