Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual - part 22
ALIGNMENT LINK/COIL SUSPENSION
Before each alignment reading the vehicle should be
jounced (rear first, then front). Grasp each bumper at
the center and jounce the vehicle up and down sev-
eral times. Always release the bumper in the down
position. Set the front end alignment to specifica-
tions while the vehicle is in its NORMALLY
LOADED CONDITION.
CAMBER: The wheel camber angle is preset and is
not adjustable.
CASTER: Check the caster of the front axle for cor-
rect angle. Be sure the axle is not bent or twisted.
Road test the vehicle and make left and right turn.
Observe the steering wheel return-to-center position.
Low caster will cause poor steering wheel returnability.
Caster can be adjusted by rotating the cams (3) on
the lower suspension arm.
TOE POSITION: The wheel toe position adjustment should be the final adjustment.
1. Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before straightening the wheels. Center and Secure the steering
wheel and turn off engine.
2. Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts.
3. Adjust the right wheel toe position with the drag link. Turn the sleeve until the right wheel is at the correct TOE-IN
position. Position clamp bolts to their original position and tighten to specifications. Make sure the toe setting
does not change during clamp tightening.
4. Adjust left wheel toe position with tie rod at left knuckle. Turn the sleeve until the left wheel is at the correct
TOE-IN position. Position clamp bolts to their original position and tighten to specifications. Make sure the toe
setting does not change during clamp tightening.
NOTE: Toe setting will change during tightening, Make sure to verify reading after tightening.
5. Verify the right toe setting and a straight steering wheel.
6. Road test the vehicle.
SPECIFICATIONS
ALIGNMENT
NOTE: All alignment specifications are in degrees.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATION
VEHICLE
1500
WHEEL BASE
CASTER
(4.0° Min, +.75° Max)
CAMBER
(± .50°)
TOTAL TOE-IN
(± .10°)
4X2
120.5 in
4.0°
.0°
.10°
4X2
140.5 in
4.2°
.0°
.10°
4X2
160.5 in
4.4°
.0°
.10°
VEHICLE
WHEELBASE
CASTER
(±0.5°)
CAMBER
(0.30°)
TOTAL TOE-IN
(±0.16°)
SRT-10
120.5
5.75
.0°
0.24°
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DR/DH