Checking Play, Front/Rear
CHECKING PLAY, FRONT
Raise the front end. Lift under the control arms as close to the ball joint as possible.
Only toe angle can adjusted on the front assembly. Camber angle can, however, be checked.
Raise the front end. Lift under the control arms as close to the ball joint as possible.
Only toe angle can adjusted on the front assembly. Camber angle can, however, be checked.
Check that there is no play:
- in the steering gear or in the tie rods
- in the wheel bearings
- in the upper spring strut mounting
- in the ball joints or in the control arm bushings.
If there is play in any of the components above, this must be remedied before the wheel settings are checked and adjusted.
CHECKING PLAY, REAR
Lift up the rear suspension.
Only toe angle can adjusted on the rear end. Camber angle can, however, be checked.
Check that there is no play:
- in the wheel bearings. (If there is play the wheel hub assembly must be replaced)
- in the control arms, the lateral link or in the tie rod.
If there is play in any of the components above, this must be remedied before the wheel settings are checked and adjusted.