Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment. One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another possibility is tire lead due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. Lead/pull is defined as follows: At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path. Lead is the vehicle deviation from a straight path on a level road without pressure on the steering wheel.
Before performing any adjustment affecting wheel alignment, perform the following inspections and adjustments in order to ensure correct alignment readings:
Give consideration to excess loads, such as tool boxes, sample cases, etc. If normally carried in the vehicle, these items should remain in the vehicle during alignment adjustments. Give consideration also to the condition of the equipment being used for the alignment. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Satisfactory vehicle operation may occur over a wide range of alignment settings. However, if the setting exceeds the service allowable specifications, correct the alignment to the service preferred specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Perform the following steps in order to measure the front and rear alignment angles:
Note:
Generator Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
Remove t ...
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp.
Procedure
Loosen clamp and remove air cleaner outlet duct from air cleaner assembly.
2
Mass ...
Camshaft Sprocket Installation
Install the intake camshaft sprocket (3).
Install the intake camshaft position sensor exciter wheel (2) and the intake
camshaft sprocket bolt (1), but do not tighten yet.
Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Note: Tightening of camshaft sprocket bolts will ...