Saturday, December 3, 2011

1975 Honda Wheel Alignment Guide

HONDA SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)
Before checking or adjusting wheel alignment, make sure tires are correctly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications located in glove box

RIDING HEIGHT
Make sure tires are properly inflated. Measure from bottom of side marker lamps to ground. If height measurement is not within specifications, check rear height before attempting to repair front suspension

CASTER
Caster is nonadjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, inspect for damaged parts and replace as necessary.

CAMBER
Camber is nonadjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, inspect for damaged parts and replace as necessary.

TOE-IN
Front - To adjust toe-in, loosen lock nuts at each of the tie rods. To increase toe-in, turn the right tie rod in the direction of wheel rotations when the vehicle moves forward and turn left tie rod in the opposite direction. Turn both tie rods an equal amount until toe-in is within specifications. Tighten lock nuts of each tie rod.

Rear (CVCC Only) - To adjust toe-in, loosen lock nuts on radius rods. Rotate radius rods until toe-in is within specifications, then tighten lock nuts.



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