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Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, make sure tires are properly inflated. Refer to manufacturers specifications in owner's manual.

Riding height is adjusted by changing the size of the angle between trailing arm center line and the marking on outer bracket (see illustration). The trailing arm and outer bracket have full serrations around the torsion bar mounting hole, while the torsion bar has one missing serration, thus allowing torsion bar to be inserted at any angle.
Raising vehicle height is accomplished by turning outer end and inner end of torsion bar in direction opposite to cast-in arrow on outer end of bar. Height changes 20" (5 mm) per each serration shifted.


1) Initially set vehicle rear riding height by inserting torsion bar with its missing serration aligned with marking on outer bracket surface and trailing arm inner surface. This will give approximately the specified riding height 11.29-11.89" with bias ply tires, or 11.06-11.66" with radial tires.
2) Measure road clearance from center of trailing arm bushing to ground NOTE - Vehicle must be in unloaded condition. Raise rear of vehicle and remove rear wheel.
3) Unscrew shock absorber lower mounting nut and remove from trailing arm. Unscrew lock bolt on outer bushing.
4) Scribe mark position of torsion bar by making a mark on upper half of inner end surface and lower half of outer end surface. Outer end surface mark should be continued onto trailing arm shaft and outer bracket boss.
5) Holding trailing arm so torsion bar does not twist, disengage serrations by tapping inner end surface of torsion bar. (see illustration)
6) Pull torsion bar out of trailing arm. Determine amount of turn necessary to make proper height adjustment and turn inner end of torsion bar to this value. Then, insert outer end of torsion bar to its proper adjusted position.
7) Install rear wheel and lower vehicle. Reattach lower end of shock absorber. Recheck vehicle rear ground clearance in originally measured. If correct, tighten lock bolt on outer trailing arm bushing. If incorrect, repeat adjustment.


Caster angle is not adjustable. If angle is not to specifications inspect suspension for wear or damage and repair or replace components as necesary.


All Models (Front) - If toe-in is not within specifications, loosen steering link (tie rod) lock nut and turn sleeve until correct toe-in is obtained.
All Models (Rear) - If toe-in is not within specifications, loosen bolts holding torsion bar bushing to body. Bushing is fixed to body at elongated holes. Moving bushing forward decreases toe-in and moving it rearward increases toe-in. Tighten bolts and recheck toe-in

TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.


1100 Front (1970-71) & 1300 Front (1971) - With vehicle on level ground, check riding height from center of the lower arm to floor. Measurement should be 8.94" to 9.33". To adjust, use suitable tool (925041000) and rotate adjusting cam (access to cam through opening front grill) clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease riding height to specifications.
1100 & 1300 Station Wagon Rear (1971) - With vehicle on level ground, measure rear riding height from center of torsion bar to floor. Measurement should read 13.0" to 13.4". Adjustment is made from inside of trunk by turning center arm adjusting bolt which is built into the crossmember.
All Other Models Rear (1970-72) -
 1) If riding height dimension between level floor and center of torsion bar at outer end is not within specifications, adjustment is required.
2) Jack up rear of vehicle and remove rear wheels.
3) Remove nut holding lower end of shock absorber and remove from trailing arm while pushing up the trailing arm.
4) Loosen lock bolt on outer bushing of torsion bar and mark both end surfaces of torsion bar and on end surface of trailing arm shaft and outer bracket boss. Markings should be made on upper part of inner end, and lower part of outer end.
5) Hold trailing arm so torsion bar will not twist and disengage serrations of bar by tapping inner end surface of torsion bar. NOTE - Do not damage serrations during this procedure.
6) Vehicle height is raised by turning torsion bar in opposite direction to arrow mark on outer end surface of torsion bar. Reverse direction lowers vehicle height. The changing rate of vehicle height is .20" per tooth shifted. Adjust only inner end serrations by turning torsion bar after assuring that bar has been pulled out of trailing arm. Then insert outer end serrations into outer bracket boss by lining up trailing arm.
7) Install rear wheels and secure lower end of shock absorber.
8) Check vehicle height and if within specifications tighten lock bolt on outer bushing 13.0 to 18.1 ft. lbs.

1300 & 1400 (1972) - Caster is nonadjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, inspect suspension for damage to crossmember, transverse link and body or improper installation of suspension parts. Replace with new parts or perform proper installation where necessary.
1100 (1970-71) & 1300 (1971) - If caster is not within specifications adjust by rotating caster adjusting cam until within specifications. Cam is located on lower arm next lower arm shaft.

1300 & 1400 (1972) - Camber is nonadjustable. If alignment is not within specifications, check for damage to suspension parts or improper installation of parts.
1100 (1970-71) & 1300 (1971) - If camber is not within specifications, adjust by rotating camber adjusting cam until within specifications. Cam is located on lower arm next to ball joint.
All Models Rear (1970-72) - Camber is adjusted by changing shims which are inserted between torsion bar inner bushing and body of vehicle. Adding shims decreases camber angle and removing shims increases angle. Adjustment procedure same for both wheels.

All Models Front (1970-72) - If toe-in is not within specifications loosen tie rod lock nuts. Adjust by turning tie rod until readings are within specifications. Tighten lock nuts.
All Models Rear (1970-72) - If toe-in not within specifications, loosen bolts holding torsion bar bushing to body. Bushing is fixed to body at elongated holes and moving bushing forward decreases toe-in. To increase toe-in, move bushing towards rear of vehicle. Tighten bolts and recheck toe-in.

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)
Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.


All Models (1963-73) - To adjust caster, add or remove shims under bearing brackets of the upper control arms. Changing shims from front bracket to rear bracket increases caster. Moving shims from rear to front decreases caster. NOTE - The same thickness of shims removed from one bracket must be placed under other bracket. Change in caster adjustment affects camber. Check camber to specifications.

All Models (1963-73) - To adjust camber, add or remove shims under bearing brackets of the upper control arms. Increasing shims under both brackets reduces camber and decreasing shims under both brackets increases camber. NOTE - Always add or remove some thickness of shims at front and rear brackets. Change in camber adjustment affects caster. Recheck caster to specifications.

All Models (1963-73) - Position front wheels in straight ahead position. Loosen tie rod lock nut on outer end of tie rod. Turn tie rod to set toe-in to specifications. Tighten lock nuts.
NOTE - After adjustment of toe-in, measurement A (see illustration) of tie rod must not exceed 1.6" (with key grip) or 1.2" (without key grip). For tie rods opposite to each other the difference between the measurements A must not exceed .08".

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)
Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, check that tire pressures are to specifications give on driver's door lock pillar

Before attempting to check or adjust riding height, vehicle must be in static loaded condition. To load vehicle, fuel tank must be full, and weights placed in vehicle to simulate full passenger load (620 lbs. on 4 Dr. and 310 lbs. on 2 Dr.). Disconnect front and rear shock absorber. Disconnect stabilizer rods of front and rear suspension. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to take up a static position.


All Models (Front) - Measure distance from lower control arm bushing to floor and front bottom of steering knuckle to floor. The difference between these two measurements should coincide with specifications. If adjustment is necessary, remove spring on affected side. See Alfa Romeo in SUSPENSION Section. Using suitable spacer between spring and its seat, adjust height to specifications. After reinstalling spring, check front suspension height.

All Models (Rear) - Measure distance between rear axle housing and rubber bumper pad. If measurement is not within specifications, remove spring on affected side. See Alfa Romeo in Suspension Section. Using suitable spacer bewtween spring and its seat, adjust height to specifications. After reinstalling spring, recheck clearance.

Caster angle should be checked under static load with shock absorbers disconnected at one end. Difference in caste angle between left and right front wheels, should not exceed 0°20'. If caster angle is not within specifications, loosen lock nuts on upper control arm strut rods and lengthen or shorten strut rods to obtain specified angle. Retighten lock nuts.

Camber angle difference between left and right front wheels should not exceed 2/3°. Adjust camber angle to specifications by adding or removing shims between lower control arm and frame.

Place wheels in straight-ahead position and measure toe-in. If toe-in is not to specifications, adjust by loosening lock nuts and adjusting tie-rods. Tighten lock nuts and recheck toe-in.

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)
Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, check that tire pressure are to specifications given on driver's door lock pillar

Before attempting to check or adjust riding height, vehicle must be in static loaded condition. To load vehicle, fuel tank must be full, and weights placed in vehicle to simulate full passenger load (620 lbs. on 4 Dr. and 310 lbs. on 2 Dr.) Disconnect front and rear shock absorber. Disconnect stabilizer rods of front and rear suspension. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to take up to static position

All Models (Front) - Measure distance from lower control arm bushing to floor and from bottom of steering knuckle to floor. The difference between these two measurements should coincide with specifications. If adjustment is necessary, remove spring on affected side. See Alfa Romeo in SUSPENSION Section. Using suitable spacer between spring and its seat, adjust height to specifications. After reinstalling spring, check front suspension height.

All Models Rear - Measure distance between rear axle housing and rubber bumper pad. If measurement is not within specifications, remove spring on affected side. See Alfa Romeo in SUSPENSION Section. Using suitable spacer between spring and its seat, adjust height to specifications. After reinstalling spring, recheck clearance
Caster angle should be checked under static load with shock absorbers disconnected at one end. Difference in caster angle between left and right front wheels, should not exceed 0°20'. If caster angle is not within specifications, loosen lock nuts on upper control arm strut rods and lengthen or shorten strut rods to obtain specified angle. Retighten lock nuts.

Camber angle difference between left and right front wheels should not exceed 0°40'. Camber angle is not adjustable. If not within specifications, check suspension system for damage. Repair or replace necessary components.

Lock steering wheel in center position so front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Start with steering link on steering box side, and set corresponding wheel to initial toe-in of 06". mEasure length of this steering link. Set steering link on opposite side to .20" less than this measurement. Now adjust center steering link to obtain .06' toe-in on wheel nearest steering box. With toe-in set, measure length of each steering link. If not within specifications, cause may be due to body distortion. Repair as necessary.

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)
Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated. Giuletta requires 20 psi front and 21 psi rear. All other models 24 psi front and 26 psi rear. Check tire pressures given against specifications on driver's door lock pillar to verify pressure.

Before attempting to check or adjust riding height, vehicle must be in static loaded condition. To load vehicle, fuel tank must be full, and weights placed in vehicle to simulate full passenger load. Disconnect front and rear shock absorbers. Disconnect stabilizer rods on front and rear suspension. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to take a static position


All Models Front Exc. Giuletta - Measure distance from lower wishbone shaft to floor and from bottom swivel pin to floor. Calculate difference between measurements and if not within specifications, adjustment must be made before preceding with wheel alignment checks. Remove spring on side affected with suitable tool (A.2.0169) and add suitable spacer with chamfered edge down. Install spring and recheck front suspension height.

All MOdels Rear Exc. Giuleta - Measure distance between rear axle housing and rubber pad. If measurement not within specifications, adjustment is necessary before proceding with wheel alignment checks. Remove spring. See Coil Springs in SUSPENSION Section. Insert spacer of suitable thickness between spring and its seat. Install spring and recheck rear measurement.

Guiletta - Caster is nonadjustable. If not within specifications, check suspension for damage. Repair or replace components as necessary.

All Others - Caster angle should be checked under static load with shock absorbers disconnected at one end. Difference in caster angle between left nad right front wheels should not exceed 1/3". If caster angle is not within specifications, loosen lock nuts on upper control arm stud rods and lengthen or shorten strut rods to obtain specified angle. Retighten lock nuts.

Giuletta - If camber not within specifications, loosen bolts for brackets on upper wishbones. Add or remove shims between bracket and body until camber set to specifications. Tighten bolts.

All Other Models - Camber is nonadjustable. If not within specifications, check suspension for damage. Repair or replace components as necessary.

Giuletta - Position wheels in straight ahead position. Loosen track rod lock nuts. Adjust left hand lateral track rod to set left front wheel to zero toe-in. Measure length of left track rod and adjust right track rod to same length. Adjust right track rod by loosening central track rod until right wheel set to zero toe-in. Reduce both lateral track rods by equal amounts to set toe-in to specifications. Tighten all lock nuts.

All Other Models - Position wheels in straight ahead position. Loosen lock nuts on left hand tie rod and rotate tie rod until toe-in on left wheel is 1/16". Measure left tie rod and adjust right tie rod to same length. Adjust right track rod by loosening central track rod lock nuts and rotating central track rod until right wheel set to 1/16" toe-in. Tighten all lock nuts. Measure both tie rod lengths and central track rod. If not within specifications, check suspension for damaged components. Repair or replace as necessary.