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Sedans Chrysler 300/300C/300C SRT-8 Chrysler 300: Alignment Issues
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Replying to: evilgreco (May 03, 2005 6:29 am)
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Replying to: evilgreco (May 03, 2005 6:30 am) March 12, 2005 Right Lead/Revised Alignment Specifications THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-003-04, DATED MAY 25, 2004, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES REVISED REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) SPECIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND AN ADDITIONAL MODEL YEAR. SUBJECT: Right Lead/Revised Alignment Specifications OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves adjusting the alignment to revised specifications. MODELS: 2005 - **2006** (LX) 300/Charger/Magnum SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The vehicle operator states the vehicle leads to the right. DIAGNOSIS: Drive the car on a FLAT road. If the car tracks straight, the vehicle operator is experiencing crown sensitivity. If the vehicle tracks to the right, perform the Repair Procedure. Crown sensitivity can not be eliminated in all the cases. NOTE: Before evaluating the vehicle, it is important to check the following: 1. Tire pressure - Adjust tire pressure (if necessary) in all four wheels to the pressure stated on the door placard. 2. Tire size & type - Verify that all four tires are the same size and type. NOTE: When evaluating the vehicle, always drive the same road in both directions to get a feel for the effect of road crown & cross wind. REPAIR PROCEDURE: 1. Use the procedures outlined on TechCONNECT service info tab / 2-Suspension / Wheel Alignment, to set the wheel alignment to the specifications below. NOTE: When aligning the front end to induce right caster bias (the vehicle will tend to track toward the side with the least positive caster), target the cross caster to be **-1.0 degrees and no more than -1.6 degrees for RWD and target the cross caster to be 0.6 degrees and no more than -1.2 degrees for AWD**. That means you will have more caster on the right than on the left. Cross camber should be set at +0.2 - +0.3 degree. That means you will have more camber on the left than on the right. Utilize the cradle shift method PRIOR to using the caster/camber adjustment bolt kit, p/n 05134117AA **for RWD, p/n 05161519AA for AWD**. The adjustment bolts only provide about 0.2 - 0.3 degree change and should only be used as a last resort. When shifting the cradle, the passenger side of the cradle will move forward in car and the driver's side will move rearward in car. NOTE: After the cradle has been shifted, torque all 4 cradle bolts to 175Nm (130 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: If an adjustment bolt is to be installed do not allow the bolt head to turn during disassembly or assembly, the cradle tension link joint or the lower control arm bushing inner metal sleeve will be destroyed and require replacement. THE NUT MUST BE UNTORQUED AND REMOVED, BEFORE THE BOLT. Once the nut is removed the bolt can be slid out. **REVISED ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS FRONT: RWD ____ PREFERRED SETTING ____ ACCEPTABLE RANGE CAMBER -LEFT _____________ 0° __________ -0.50° to +0.50° CAMBER -RIGHT __________ -0.30° __________ -0.80° to +0.20° Cross-Camber ____________ 0.30° __________ -0.25 to +1.00° CASTER -LEFT ___________ +9.40° __________ +8.40° to +10.40° CASTER -RIGHT __________ +10.40° ________ +9.40° to +11.40° Cross-Caster ___________ -1.00° __________ -1.60 to -0.40° INDIVIDUAL TOE __________ 0.05° __________ 0.00° to +0.10° TOTAL TOE (1) __________ +0.10° __________ 0.00° to +0.20° Maximum side-to-side diff ____ 0.00° __________ 0.06° RIDE HEIGHT - INDIV. ___ 328mm (12 7/8 in.) __ 318 to 346mm (12 1/2 to 13 3/8 in.) CROSS RIDE HEIGHT ________ 0 __________ -12 to +12mm (1/2 in.) REAR: RWD ____ PREFERRED SETTING ____ ACCEPTABLE RANGE CAMBER (2) __________ -0.75° __________ -1.25° to -0.25° Cross-Camber _________ 0.00° __________ -0.80 to 0.80° TOE -Right ___________ 0.03° __________ -0.12° to +0.18° TOE -Left ____________ 0.17° __________ 0.02° to 0.32° THRUST ANGLE _______ 0.07° __________ -0.08° to +0.22° RIDE HEIGHT - INDIV. ___ 296mm (11 5/8in.) __ 286 to 306mm (11 1/4 to 12 in.) CROSS RIDE HEIGHT _____ 0 __________ -12 to +12mm (1/2 in.) FRONT: AWD ____ PREFERRED SETTING ____ ACCEPTABLE RANGE CAMBER -LEFT ____________ 0° ____________ -0.50° to +0.50° CAMBER -RIGHT __________ -0.30° __________ -0.80° to +0.20° Cross-Camber ____________ 0.30° __________ -0.25 to +1.00° CASTER -LEFT ____________ +4.50° ________ +3.50° to +5.50° CASTER -RIGHT __________ 5.10° __________ 4.10° to 6.10° Cross-Caster____________ -0.60° __________ -1.20° to 0.0 ° INDIVIDUAL TOE __________ 0.05° __________ 0.00° to +0.10° TOTAL TOE (1) __________ +0.10° __________ 0.00° to +0.20° Maximum side-to-side diff ____ 0.00° __________ 0.06° RIDE HEIGHT - INDIV. ____ 352mm (13 7/8 in.) ___ 342 to 362mm (13 1/2 to 14 1/4 in.) CROSS RIDE HEIGHT ______ 0 _____________ -12 to +12mm (1/2 in.) REAR: AWD ____ PREFERRED SETTING ____ ACCEPTABLE RANGE CAMBER (2) __________ -0.75° ____________ -1.25° to -0.25° Cross-Camber _________ 0.00° ____________ -0.80 to 0.80° TOE -Right ___________ 0.03° ____________ -0.12° to +0.18° TOE -Left _____________ 0.17° ____________ 0.02° to 0.32° THRUST ANGLE ________ 0.07° ____________ -0.08° to +0.22° RIDE HEIGHT - INDIV. __ 308mm (12 1/8 in.) ___ 298 to 318mm (11 3/4 to 12 1/2 in.) CROSS RIDE HEIGHT _____ 0 _____________ -12 to +12mm (1/2 in.) NOTE: Vehicle height and suspension alignment values reflect after vehicle spring settling values, after the vehicle has been jounced at each corner. NOTE: (1) TOTAL TOE is the sum of both left and right wheel toe settings. Positive toe is toe-in and negative toe is toe-out. (2) For reference only. These are non-adjustable angles.** |
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Replying to: evilgreco (May 03, 2005 6:30 am)
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Replying to: atx (May 11, 2005 7:15 am) |
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Please excuse my "SCREAM' on the title post. We are wondering if anyone has had the steering problem corrected or if it is even repairable. Our beautiful 300C  has been driven less than 200 miles since April 11th. It was in the dealership from that date until April 29th and now it sits in my driveway waiting to see if Chrysler will step up to the plate and correct this problem. We have been told after each repair (think we are up to 7) that the alignment is within specs and that and I quote "is the best that it is going to get" by our dealer. We have been round & round with Chrysler Customer Service. The people there are very nice, but, can't seem to do alot to help except listen, apologize and forward messages to other departments. We are currently waiting to drive with the District Manager if he can fit us into his busy schedule and had told Chrysler (before even seeing the vehicle) to close the investigation because his tech rep says it is fine) We are on our second set of tires. My husband's arm gets tired trying to keep this car in the correct lane on his 1/2hr commute to work. So now he drives my car and I get to look at the 300C in the driveway all day. Relations are so bad with the dealership now that we can't get a call back from them.??  ?? Has any one had any success with getting this repaired???? or getting Chrysler to Buy-Back???? Any Information would be Appreciated
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Replying to: baddawgsc (May 15, 2005 6:19 am)
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Replying to: gagu (May 15, 2005 11:05 am)  not my husband who used to drive car everyday) and he seems to have already made his mind up about the vehicle. 
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Replying to: baddawgsc (May 15, 2005 6:19 am) Many people have had this problem and many people have had it fixed.....but not everyone. It seems that the better dealers are fixing this, and the not so good dealers aren't. I've seen where some dealers have even sent the car out to an independent shop to get this problem resolved. If it were me I'd be asking around for recommendations on a better dealer. I'm sure you're frustrated. I'd get over there today and get some answers and start this process moving. Nicely tell him all you want is your car fixed, then ask him, "what do you suggest I do?" He's there to help so see what he says. Chrysler dealers are all well aware of the right lead problem. Just remember that all dealers are not created equal. Let's see if we can get them to help you. Edit: I just saw your latest post. They're probably going to try and fix it again. They may even send it out. Make sure you let us know what happens.
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Replying to: chuckg (May 16, 2005 5:20 am)
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Replying to: baddawgsc (May 16, 2005 7:50 am)
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