Chrysler Pacifica. Manual — part 432

(4) Using an appropriate grinder and grinding

wheel, slot the bottom hole in both sides of the strut
clevis bracket (Fig. 8).

CAUTION: After slotting the strut clevis bracket
hole, do not install the original attaching bolts when
assembling the steering knuckle to the strut assem-
bly. Only the flange bolts, cam bolts, and dog bone
washers from the service package must be used to
attach the steering knuckle to the strut after the
mounting hole is slotted.

NOTE: The strut clevis-to-knuckle bolts are installed
differently on each side of the vehicle. Left-hand-
side bolts are installed from vehicle rear to front
(Fig. 9). Right-hand-side bolts are installed from
vehicle front to rear (Fig. 10).

(5) Position the knuckle back into the strut clevis

bracket. Using the direction indicated in the above
note, install a flanged bolt from the service package
into the upper mounting hole. Using the direction
indicated in the above note, install a cam bolt into
the bottom mounting hole (Fig. 11).

(6) Install a dog bone washer on the steering

knuckle to strut clevis bracket attaching bolts, then
install the nuts onto the bolts from the service pack-
age (Fig. 12). Tighten the bolts just enough to hold
the steering knuckle in position when adjusting cam-
ber, while still allowing the steering knuckle to move
in clevis bracket.

(7) Repeat the procedure to the other side strut

clevis bracket.

(8) Reinstall both front tire and wheel assemblies

and tighten to specifications.

(9) Lower the vehicle. Jounce the front and rear of

vehicle an equal amount of times.

(10) Adjust front camber to the preferred setting

by rotating the lower eccentric cam bolt against the
cam stop areas on the strut clevis bracket (Fig. 13).
When camber is set, tighten the upper strut clevis
bracket bolt and lower cam bolt. Again jounce front
and rear of vehicle an equal amount of times and

Fig. 8 Strut Clevis Bracket Bolt Hole Grinding Area

1 - UPPER STRUT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING HOLE
2 - CAMBER ADJUSTMENT SLOT INDENTATION AREA ON
CLEVIS BRACKET
3 - LOWER STRUT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING HOLE
4 - STRUT CLEVIS BRACKET

Fig. 9 Left Side Correctly Oriented Mounting Bolts

1 - STRUT
2 - BOLT
3 - NUT

Fig. 10 Right Side Correctly Oriented Mounting

Bolts

1 - STRUT
2 - BOLT
3 - NUT

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verify front camber setting. Torque both front strut to
steering knuckle attaching bolts to 88 N·m (65 ft.
lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 (90°) turn after the
required torque is met.

(11) If the toe readings obtained are not within the

required specification range, adjust toe to meet the
preferred specification setting. Proceed to TOE below
to set the vehicle’s toe.

TOE

(1) Center the steering wheel and lock in place

using a steering wheel clamp.

NOTE: When performing the toe adjustment proce-
dure, set rear toe to specifications before setting
front toe.

REAR TOE

NOTE: Perform the following procedure to each
side of the vehicle as necessary.

(1) Loosen the cam bolt nut securing the toe link

to the rear crossmember just enough to rotate the
cam bolt (Fig. 14).

Fig. 11 Package Bolts Correctly Installed

1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - FLANGED BOLT IN TOP HOLE
3 - CAM BOLT IN BOTTOM HOLE
4 - STRUT CLEVIS BRACKET

Fig. 12 Dog Bone Washer And Nuts Installed

1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - DOG BONE WASHER
3 - STRUT CLEVIS BRACKET
4 - ATTACHING NUTS

Fig. 13 Camber Adjustment Cam Bolt

1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - CLEVIS BRACKET CAM STOP AREAS
3 - LOWER ECCENTRIC CAMBER ADJUSTMENT BOLT

Fig. 14 Cam Bolt Securing Toe Link - Rear View

1 - WASHER
2 - CAM WASHER (TOE ADJUSTMENT)
3 - REAR OF REAR CROSSMEMBER
4 - TOE LINK
5 - NUT
6 - FLAT ON CAM BOLT

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NOTE: When adjusting rear toe, the eccentric lobes
on the toe adjustment cam bolts and washers are
not to be facing downward. The lobes should only
be facing upward or up to 90° to one side or the
other from the 12 O’clock position.

(2) Rotate the cam bolt head on the opposite side

(front) of the crossmember in either direction until
the preferred specification is obtained (Fig. 15).
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
SPECIFICATIONS)

(3) While holding the cam bolt from turning,

tighten the cam bolt nut to specifications.

(4) Adjust rear toe on opposite side of vehicle using

above procedure as necessary.

(5) Once rear toe is set, proceed to FRONT TOE to

set the vehicle’s front toe.

FRONT TOE

NOTE: Perform the following procedure to each
side of the vehicle as necessary.

CAUTION: Do not twist inner tie rod-to-steering
gear boots during front wheel Toe adjustment.
Remove boot clamps at the inner tie rods and make
sure boots moves freely on inner tie rod.

(1) Loosen jam nut at inner-to-outer tie rod con-

nection (Fig. 16).

(2) Grasp inner tie rod at serrations (Fig. 16) and

rotate as necessary to adjust front toe to preferred
toe specification. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL
ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATIONS)

(3) Tighten tie rod jam nut to specifications.

(4) Make sure inner tie rod-to-steering gear boot is

not twisted, then reinstall boot clamp at inner tie
rod.

(5) Adjust front toe on opposite side of vehicle

using above procedure as necessary.

(2) Remove steering wheel clamp.
(3) Remove alignment equipment.
(4) Road test vehicle to verify steering wheel is

straight and vehicle does not wander or pull.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CURB HEIGHT
MEASUREMENT

The wheel alignment is to be checked and all align-

ment adjustments made with the vehicle at its
required curb height specification.

Vehicle height is to be checked with the vehicle on

a flat, level surface, preferably a vehicle alignment
rack. The tires are to be inflated to the recommended
pressure. All tires are to be the same size as stan-
dard equipment. Vehicle height is checked with the
fuel tank full of fuel, and no passenger or luggage
compartment load.

Vehicle height is not adjustable. If the measure-

ment is not within specifications, inspect the vehicle
for bent or weak suspension components. Compare
the parts tag on the suspect coil spring(s) to the
parts book and the vehicle sales code, checking for a
match. Once removed from the vehicle, compare the
coil spring height to a correct new or known good coil
spring. The heights should vary if the suspect spring
is weak.

Fig. 15 Cam Bolt Securing Toe Link - Front View

1 - CAM BOLT (TOE ADJUSTMENT)
2 - FRONT OF REAR CROSSMEMBER

Fig. 16 Tie Rod Attachment

1 - STEERING KNUCKLE
2 - JAM NUT (TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT)
3 - INNER TIE ROD SERRATIONS
4 - OUTER TIE ROD
5 - NUT

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(1) Measure from the inboard edge of the wheel

opening fender lip directly above the wheel center
(spindle), to the floor or alignment rack surface.

(2) When measuring, the maximum left-to-right

differential is not to exceed 12.5 mm (0.5 in.).

(3) Compare the measurements to the specifica-

tions listed in the following Curb Height Specifica-
tions chart.

CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

TIRE SALES CODE/TIRE SIZE

FRONT

REAR

ALL

798 mm ± 10 mm

31.42 in. ± 0.39 in

813 mm ± 10 mm

32.00 in. ± 0.39 in.

SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

NOTE: All specifications are given in degrees.

NOTE: All wheel alignments are to be set at curb
height. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGN-
MENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

PREFERRED SETTING

ACCEPTABLE RANGE

CAMBER

2

0.20°

2

0.60° to +0.20°

Cross-Camber (Maximum side-to-side
difference)

0.00°

0.50°

CASTER*

+4.50°

+4.00° to +5.00°

Cross-Caster (Maximum side-to-side difference)

0.00°

1.00°

TOTAL TOE**

+0.10°

2

0.10° to +0.30°

Maximum side-to-side difference

0.00°

0.06°

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

PREFERRED SETTING

ACCEPTABLE RANGE

CAMBER*

2

0.40°

2

0.90° to +0.10°

Cross-Camber (Maximum side-to-side
difference)

0.00°

0.50°

TOTAL TOE**

0.10°

2

0.02° to +0.22°

THRUST ANGLE

0.0°

2

0.20° to +0.20°

Notes:

* For reference only. These are non-adjustable angles.

** TOTAL TOE is the sum of both left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE must be equally split between
each front wheel to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. Positive toe is toe-in and negative toe
is toe-out

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