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Old 11-06-2005, 02:47 PM
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Hi. I am trying to sort out how to allign wheels after re-assembling the front suspension (after some body work) and I am really puzzled how to do it.
The Service Manual is of little help, since it is extremely obscure and brief on the issue. I would appreciate any input on how to align properly.
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Old 11-06-2005, 04:23 PM
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The only adjustment you have is toe. Toe is adjusted buy rotating the tie rod ends.
Get the specs from the tire noise TSB.
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The only adjustment you have is toe. Toe is adjusted buy rotating the tie rod ends.
Get the specs from the tire noise TSB.
I don't see how you could do this in your garage with any degree of accuracy. Get it close and take it to the dealer for a proper alignment.
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The 350Z has several alignment specifications. Why not take the Z to a pro with the necessary equipment?
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Thanks guys. That was really helpful. The problem is that I am from Lithuania, where we have maybe 4 or 5 Z's around in the whole country. Mine, is US import, what further complicates things.
I do have acces to fair alignment equipment, but I was unsure that this is only steering rod ends that allow adjusting toe-in. I see now that camber and caster can not be adjusted. It also seems to me that body geometry is much more crucial for Z wheel allignment that for the other cars.
Thanks again.

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