SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER ST-34-1/82

                                  Revised to replace ST-34-12/81




CATEGORY:    TECHNICAL

ATTENTION:   ALL DMC DEALERS/SERVICE MANAGERS

SUBJECT:     SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT - FRONT AND REAR


This bulletin supersedes Bulletin No. ST-34-12/81.

Attached to this bulletin are the alignment checking
and setting procedures for the De Lorean front and
rear suspensions.

It is important to note that the vehicle setting
height must be attained prior to checking or adjusting
the suspension.

Please inform all personnel concerned.



Doyle J. Potter
National Service/Parts
   Training Manager

DJP:mtc

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                                            Issued 1/22/82

                                                       Bulletin ST-34-1/82
                                                       Attachment - Page 1 of 3



                                 Wheel Alignment


1.  Check front wheels for rim run out.  Maximum tolerance is .406 mm (.016 inch).

2.  Check tire pressures.  See specifications.

3.  Check and ensure no abnormal wear in steering joints/suspension.

4.  Place vehicle on flat surface.

5.  Check and, if necessary, adjust setting height 140 mm (5.5 inches).  Figure 1.
    This measurement must be taken from the center of the front crossmember.

    NOTE:  It may be necessary to life the front of the vehicle or to load the
           luggage compartment to obtain the specified setting height.



6.  Proceed with wheel alignment per the directions of the manufacturer of the
    alignment equipment used.

    NOTE:  Where equipment directions indicate to jounce the suspension, substitute
           with, check and ensure specified setting height is maintained.


                        Alignment Specifications - Front

           Toe-In                  3 mm (0.12 inch) per wheel
           Caster Angle            3-1/2° to 4° positive non-adjustable
           Camber Angle            0° to 1/2° Negative
           King Pin Inclination    6° ± 1/2° - 0° non-adjustable

    NOTE:  If caster, camber and king pin inclination do not fall within the
           specified tolerances, check suspension components for damage.

                                                       Bulletin ST-34-1/82
                                                       Attachment - Page 2 of 3


Adjusting Toe-In
Loosen clamp securing steering
rack boot to the tie-rod.

Holding tie-rod end "A" firmly with
wrench, unlock locknut "B".

Using vise grips, rotate steering
rod "C" to obtain specified adjust-
ment.  FIGURE 2

    NOTE:  It is important to adjust
           both sides equally ensur-
           ing that the same number
           of threads are exposed.

Torque the tie rod lock nuts to
36 Nm (26 ft lbs.).

Retighten boot clamp.
                             Alignment - Rear Wheels

Follow Steps 1 through 4 of Front Wheel Alignment procedures.

5.  Check and, if necessary, adjust setting height 140 mm (5.5 inches) at the
    center of the engine support cross member (See Fig. 3).

    NOTE:  It may be necessary to lift the rear of the vehicle or load the
           vehicle to obtain the specified setting height.



6.  Proceed with wheel alignment per directions of manufacturers of alignment
    equipment used.

    NOTE:  Where equipment directions indicate to jounce the suspension, sub-
           stitute with, and ensure specified setting height is maintained.

                                                       Bulletin ST-34-1/82
                                                       Attachment - Page 3 of 3



                         Alignment Specifications - Rear

           Toe-In                  3 mm (0.12 inch) per wheel
           Camber                  1/4° to 3/4° negative and non-adjustable

    NOTE:  If camber specifications do not fall within the specified tolerance,
           check for damaged suspension components.

Adjusting Toe-In

1.  Remove trailing arm shields.

2.  Loosen trailing arm pivot bolt "A".  FIGURE 4.

3.  Remove or add the required amount of shims (Part No. 106680) to obtain the
    specified tolerance.

    NOTE:  1 shim = 1.1° (1/16 inch)

4.  Torque trailing arm pivot bolt "A" to 75 Nm (55 ft lbs.).  (See Fig. 4)

5.  Check adjustment.


                               Conversion Table

                       Fractional Inches/Decimal Degrees

    1/32 =  .06°       5/32 =  .32°        9/32 =  .58°       13/32 =  .83°
    1/16 =  .13°       3/16 =  .38°        5/16 =  .64°        7/16 =  .90°
    3/32 =  .19°       7/32 =  .45°       11/32 =  .70°       15/32 =  .96°
    1/8  =  .26°       1/4  =  .51°        3/8  =  .77°        1/2  = 1.02°