- A set of wrenches
- A jack and jack stands
- A tape measure
- A level
- A chalk line
Instructions
1. Park the car on a level surface.
2. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.
3. Jack up the front of the car and place the jack stands under the car.
4. Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels.
5. Remove the lug nuts and take off the front wheels.
6. Measure the distance between the front and rear of the wheel wells. The distance should be the same on both sides of the car.
7. If the distance is not the same, adjust the tracking by turning the tie rods. The tie rods are located at the back of the front wheels.
8. Turn the tie rods until the distance between the front and rear of the wheel wells is the same on both sides of the car.
9. Tighten the tie rod nuts.
10. Reinstall the front wheels and lug nuts.
11. Lower the car off the jack stands.
12. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and repeat steps 4-10.
13. Once you have adjusted the tracking, drive the car in a straight line to make sure that the car is tracking properly.
