Suzuki GA413, Service Manual

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FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-1
SECTION 3A
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Alignment service data
Toe-in
+ 2 + 5 mm
(–0.079 + 0.197 in.)
Camber
Caster
Kingpin
inclination
1 30’ 1
3 00’ 1
9 40’ 3
NOTE:
Toe-in value given above was mea-
sured by using a toe-in gauge.
Front alignment refers to the angular relationship between the front wheels, the front suspension attaching parts
and the ground. Generally, the only adjustment required for front alignment is toe setting.
Camber and caster can’t be adjusted. Therefore, should camber or caster be out of specification due to the damage
caused by hazardous road conditions or collision, whether the damage is in body or in suspension should be deter-
mined. If the body is damaged, it should be repaired and if suspension is damaged, it should be replaced.
TOE SETTING
Toe is the turning in or out of the front wheels. The purpose of a toe specification is to ensure parallel rolling of the
front wheels (Excessive toe-in or toe-out may increase tire wear).
Amount of toe can be obtained by subtracting “A” from “B” as shown in above figure and therefore is given in mm
(in.).
CAMBER
Camber is the tilting of the front wheels from the vertical, as viewed from the front of the vehicle. When the wheels
tilt outward at the top, the camber is positive. When the wheels tilt inward at the top, the camber is negative. The
amount of tilt is measured in degrees.
3A
DIAGNOSIS 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toe Setting 3A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camber 3A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preliminary Checks Prior to Adjusting
Front Alignment 3A-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toe Adjustment 3A-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camber and Caster Adjustment 3A-2 . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Angle 3A-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .