Front wheel alignment - check & adjust (STEERING)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Freelander Service Procedures
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- ADJUSTMENTS › Front wheel alignment - check & adjust
STEERING
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ADJUSTMENTS
Front wheel alignment - check & adjust
$% 57.65.01
Check
1. Ensure tyre pressures are correct and vehicle
is at kerbside weight.
2. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve
stresses in steering and suspension.
3. Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is
properly calibrated.
4. Check front wheel alignment is within
tolerance.
Adjust
1. Mark position of steering ball joints for
reference.
2. Loosen track rod and ball joint pinch bolts.
3. Rotate turn buckle to obtain correct alignment.
Ensure ball joint is not rotated.
CAUTION: Both track rods must be rotated
an equal amount.
4. Recheck front wheel alignment.
5. Tighten track rod and ball joint pinch bolts to 28
Nm (21 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle
clamps are aligned.
Parts & tools for this job Staging For Land Rover Freelander
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Land Rover power steering fluid
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