Arnor EK4

What is the right setting for the front wheels on my 1992 sedan civic?

kaiba

Which setting?

Arnor EK4

I'm not shure what the word is in english...

left tire is straight while the right one turns right and I can just feel that it's wrong becouse the steering is terrible.

I need to adjust it so it's straight on both sides, just wondering if it's suppose to be a little bit outwards or a little bit inwards?

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Post pictures.

Arnor EK4

just a pic I found on google, not from civic but hoping you get my point.



I know how to adjust it, but I dont know if the wheels are suppose to turn a littlebit out or in on a fwd car.

weavertime1

iTrader: (2)

I believe front toe should be between 0" and -1/16" on both sides. So very little if any toe is optimal. I am guessing you might need that reading in cm, so...
0cm to -.16 cm if my math is correct.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Why not take it to get an alignment?

Arnor EK4

Thank you, just the answer I was looking for!

Why not do it myself and safe some money?

TwoFaced

Lol. Suction cups, string, clamps, 2x4 = infinite free alignment.

Linked

i suggest you perform a "shakedown" test on the car first before you go doing any alignments

you may have bad ball joints or tie rod ends or bushings altering your alignment

TwoFaced

^ Yep. Might discover other things too, bad rack end bushings and all kinds of fun stuff.

Arnor EK4

I've allready altered the alignment and its much better now. I cant find anything wrong with the ball joints or bushings, but the car hasnt been checked yet, there it will get the proper "shakedown" test.

I just needed a temporary fix becouse the tires where getting destroyed way to fast on the inner side. Hope it stays OK the next 3 weeks.

Thanks again for the fast answers guys

weavertime1

iTrader: (2)

To check the tie rods move the tire from side to side (left to right) when the car is off the ground. If you notice excess play, have a friend look at what is moving.

To check the ball joints, move the tire up and down while it is off the ground. Also some people use a bar to pry under the tire while it is slightly off the ground. Again, check for excessive play in the upper and lower ball joints.