Alignment - Wider Range of Caster Settings Now Available

91toyota05

REF.: SUSPENSION


No.: SU91-001


DATE: OCTOBER 18,1991


MODEL: SV/VV


FRONT STABILIZER BAR

To provide a wider range of caster settings the stabilizer bar has been modified and four different adjusting washers have been made available.

ADJUSTING WASHERS





The thickness of the four different adjusting washers can be identified by color (see chart).


STABILIZER BAR





In order to install the adjusting washer, 3.5 mm (0.138 in.) has been machined off the stabilizer bar at the point where the adjusting washer is installed (see illustration).








NOTE: The painted color may be different on either side of the stabilizer bar.


CAUTION: When replacing the stabilizer bar as a supply part the appropriate adjusting washers are installed on the new bar. DO NOT remove these washers. Install the bar with them in place (see illustration).





When installing the adjusting washer make sure the bevelled end is installed as shown.


ADJUSTING CASTER BY REPLACING ADJUSTING WASHER

The caster can be adjusted by changing the thickness of the adjusting washer already installed. 1 mm (0.04 in.) will change the caster reading approximately 0.1 degree.

CAUTI0N: Never use-two washers together on one side. If two washers are used, the lock nut may come loose.


PRODUCTION DATE EFFECTIVE:

VIN NUMBER PRODUCTION DATE

TMC PRODUCED
JT2SV21 # # MO372469 October 1, 1990
JT2SV21 # # M3437334 "
JT2SV25 # # MOO38865 "
JT2VV21 # # MO137521 "
JT2VV21 # # M3015955 "

TMM PRODUCED
4T1SV21 # # MU3221681 November 9,1990
4T1VV21 # # MU0040900 November 25, 1990





PART NUMBER INFORMATI0N:


NOTE: Each new stabilizer bar comes with an adjusting washer that will bring the caster settings as close to equal as possible.