Sunday, January 22, 2012

MG 1963-73 Wheel Alignment Repair Guide

1963-73 MG SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

TIRE INFLATION (COLD)
Before attempting to check or adjust wheel alignment, ensure that tires are properly inflated.


CASTER 
All Models - Caster is non adjustable. If alignment not within specifications, inspect for damaged suspension parts and repair or replace as necessary

CAMBER
MGC and MGC/GT - If camber is not within specifications, remove shock absorber. Raise lower arm and support rear half to take up torsion bar tension. Remove nuts and bolts securing pivot bracket. Slide bracket out from body. Add or remove shims between pivot bracket and body to give 0 degrees camber. Reverse removal procedure and check camber.

All Other Models - Camber is nonadjustable, if alignment not within specifications, inspect for damaged suspension parts and repair or replace as necessary.

TOE-IN
All Models - Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position and check toe-in measurement. Move vehicle ahead so front wheels rotate 180 degrees and take second reading. Take average of two readings to check toe-in. If not within specifications, loosen lock nut for each tie rod and loosen clips securing rubber gaiters to tie rods. To adjust, rotate both tie rods equally to set toe-in to specifications. NOTE - Tie rods must be equal in lengths. Tighten lock nuts and clips on tie rods.