204-00 Suspensão – informações gerais e alinhamento

Suspension System - General Information 204-00-1 204-00-1 . SECTION 204-00 Suspension System - General Information VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2011.50 Ranger CONTENTS GENERAL PROCEDURES Camber and Caster Adjustment......................................................................................... Front Toe Adjustment..................................................................................... PAGE 204-00-2 (14 117 3) 204-00-3

Suspension System - General Information 204-00-2 204-00-2 GENERAL PROCEDURES Camber and Caster Adjustment NOTE: Make sure that the tire pressures are to specification and that the vehicle is unladen. 1. Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the front caster and camber. 2. Loosen the upper arm nut. X2 E127339 3. Loosen the lower arm bolt(s) and adjust the caster and camber settings according to manufacturer's instructions. 4. NOTE: Make sure that the weight of the vehicle is on the wheels and that the caster and camber settings are not disturbed while tightening the bolt(s). After adjustment, tighten the upper arm shaft bolt and lower arm bolts to the specified torque . 1. Tightening torque of upper arm bolt : 86 Nm . 2. Tightening torque of Lower arm bolt : 270 Nm 5. Confirm the front wheel alignment as in the specification. 1. If not within the specification, adjust the front wheel alignment again. E127342

Suspension System - General Information 204-00-3 204-00-3 GENERAL PROCEDURES Front Toe Adjustment(14 117 3) General Equipment Wheel alignment system NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface. NOTE: Make sure that the tire pressures are to specification and that the vehicle is unladen. 1. E125822 CAUTION: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged. NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position. 2. Loosen the locknut of the tie-rod end. 3. Turn the tie rods by the same amount in the opposite direction. 2 1 E125421 4. NOTE: One turn of the tie rod (both sides) changes the toe-in by about approx. 30 mm (1.18 in). NOTE: The left and right tie rods are both right threaded. To increase the toe-in, turn the right tie rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left tie rod equally toward the rear. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts. ‡ 73 Nm