STLCRZY

Hi guys..need help,
after i change the centerlink on my 65 i notice that one wheel noticeably toe in...

i know: if you change anything on suspension/steering the car must be alignment, but it can really be if you only change the centerlink????

Redog

Did you mark where the old one was before removing it?

oldcutlass

Yes, you answered your own question, an alignment is in order. Not saying you can't get an alignment done in your own garage, but without a machine or general knowledge of front end geometry it will take a while for you to get the steering straight, and have the steering wheel aligned to it.

If your wanting to do it your self, then set your steering wheel where its supposed to be by counting rotations from end to end, divide by 2 and thats center.

First lift the car and make a chalk line around the tread by spinning the tire with the chalk marking the approximate center of the tire. Then lower the car back down. Measure the distance between the right and left tire chalk lines at the front of each tire, and then measure the distance between the lines in the back of each tire. Then adjust each tierod end until the wheels are straight without moving the steering wheel. You want to have an equal measurement between the chalk marks on the front of the tire as in the rear of the tire.

Once you've gotten that adjustment accomplished you adjust toe in. Again make sure your steering wheel is straight with relation to the tires. Then you will need to adjust each tierod equally to attain about 1/8 inch toe in, measured in the front of the tires versus the back of the tires without affecting the position of the steering wheel.
Good luck

Rickman48

Good advise, but move the car a couple of feet each way, after dropping down, to let the suspension 'settle' before measuring.

STLCRZY

The Tires....no!

STLCRZY

Thanks for advise guys...

regards from Germany