Originally Posted by atikovi
I just drive the car up on ramps. Using a tape measure on the same tire rib on both sides, check the differance between the front and rear. Adjust to spec so the front is usually a little less than the rear. You now have the basic allignment. Take it for a drive. Car should go straight with hands off the wheel but the steering will be off center. Back on ramps and lock the steering wheel on center. Mark both tie rod ends, inner and outer with a grease pencil. Loosen the tie rod nuts and adjust the left tie rod in or out to compensate. Adjust the right an equal amount but in the opposite direction. You might have to adjust, drive, adjust again, a few times to get it perfect. I've always been able to get the steering wheel on dead center and with no wandering to one side after the 3rd or 4th adjustment.
I wish this post was up last night and I could have read it! But it's a short drive to the tire shop tomorrow, so I may not bother putting it on the ramps today.
I just drive the car up on ramps. Using a tape measure on the same tire rib on both sides, check the differance between the front and rear. Adjust to spec so the front is usually a little less than the rear. You now have the basic allignment. Take it for a drive. Car should go straight with hands off the wheel but the steering will be off center. Back on ramps and lock the steering wheel on center. Mark both tie rod ends, inner and outer with a grease pencil. Loosen the tie rod nuts and adjust the left tie rod in or out to compensate. Adjust the right an equal amount but in the opposite direction. You might have to adjust, drive, adjust again, a few times to get it perfect. I've always been able to get the steering wheel on dead center and with no wandering to one side after the 3rd or 4th adjustment.
I wish this post was up last night and I could have read it! But it's a short drive to the tire shop tomorrow, so I may not bother putting it on the ramps today.