Camber and Caster Adjustment . on Non-Adjustable Vehicles. Various vehicles. ADVICE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL. DID . n. YOU . n. KNOW? www. moogproblemsolver.com. DYK08-102
Camber and Caster Adjustment on Non-Adjustable Vehicles Various vehicles
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Symptoms (con’t)
Many vehicles do not have a provision for adjusting front camber or caster. Alignment angles must be in specification for proper tire life, steering wheel return, vehicle stability and improved suspension component life.
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Repair Procedure (con’t) Postive (+)
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0° Steering Axis
CENTER LINE OF TIRE VERTICAL
Lead Point 0°
Negative (-) CASTER
Models affected:
Year
Application
2005-2009
Chrysler 300C. Dodge Magnum, Charger & Challenger
1995-2000
Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus & Plymouth Breeze
1995-2006
Chrysler Sebring Conv. & Sdn. Dodge Stratus Sdn.
1995-2000
Chrysler Sebring Cpe, Dodge Avenger, Eagle Talon
1999-2008
Hyundai Sonata, XG300, XG350
1994-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD & FWD, Galant 2001-2008
Kia Amanti, Optima
Acura, Honda & Isuzu (See MOOG 1990-2008 catalogs for more Specific applications) & Honda (See MOOG catalogs for 1988-2008 Acura more Specific applications) 2006-2008
Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr
2003-2008
Mazda 6
Symptoms On many late model vehicles, OE manufacturers have not made provisions for front camber and caster adjustments for a variety of reasons, primarily to maintain factory specifications for optimum vehicle dynamics. But camber and caster can become out of spec from component wear and slight damage caused by potholes. Proper camber and caster specifications are key in a performing a proper alignment. Con’t next column
CAMBER (above)
It also: • Allows for most combinations of camber and caster, from -1 to +1 degrees. • Designed for fast and easy “on-vehicle” replacement. • Re-adjustable if needed – future adjustments can be easily made with a simple turn of the ball stud.
CASTER (above)
Diagnosis If it is suspected that alignment is out of specification, due to handling or steering issues, or improper tire wear, perform an alignment check. If it is determined that camber and/or caster adjustment is needed, and the vehicle has no provision for such adjustment, then an adjustable ball joint should be installed to enable bringing the vehicle to proper specifications.
Repair Procedure Remove and replace the non-adjustable upper ball joint with a MOOG® Problem Solver adjustable ball joint. In many cases, the ball joints are pressed into the steering knuckle or control arm and are difficult to remove and install, especially with age. Many technicians beat and hammer the ball joints out and back in. This is very time-consuming and can damage the steering knuckle and the new ball joint. It is recommended that a MOOG Problem Solver Tool is used to press out the old ball joint and press in the new one. (Several tools are available from your MOOG distributor.) The MOOG Problem Solver adjustable ball joint allows “non-adjustable” vehicles to become fully adjustable for front camber and caster. Con’t next column
Year
Application
Adjust. Range
MOOG® Adjustable Ball Joint Part #
Chrysler 300C. -3/4 to Dodge Magnum, +3/4 Charger & Challenger Chrysler Cirrus, 1995Dodge Stratus & 2000 Plymouth Breeze -1 to +1 Chrysler Sebring 1995Conv. & Sdn. Dodge 2006 Stratus Sdn. Chrysler Sebring Cpe, 1995Dodge Avenger, 2000 Eagle Talon 1999Hyundai Sonata, 2008 XG300, XG350 -1 to +1 1994- Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 AWD & FWD, Galant 2001Kia Amanti, Optima 2008 Acura, Honda & Isuzu 1990- (See MOOG catalogs -1 to +1 2008 for more Specific applications) Acura & Honda 1988- (See MOOG catalogs -1 to +1 for more Specific 2008 applications) 2006- Ford Fusion, Mercury 2008 Milan, Lincoln Zephyr -1 to +1 2003Mazda 6 2008 20052009
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