2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wheel Alignment Specifications

Quick Reference: 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Alignment Specs

These specifications are for the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, all models. Values are in degrees.

Adjustability

Understanding which alignment angles can be adjusted from the factory is crucial for any technician or owner. On the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, adjustability is limited.

• Front Axle: The only factory-adjustable angle is Individual Toe. This is adjusted by loosening the lock nuts on the outer tie rod ends and rotating the inner tie rod. Front Camber and Caster are not factory-adjustable. They are set by the vehicle's ride height and the position of the steering knuckle, control arms, and strut assembly. If these angles are out of specification, it typically indicates that a component has been bent or damaged.

• Rear Axle: The Individual Toe is the only adjustable angle on the rear axle. This is typically adjusted via an eccentric bolt on one of the rear control arms. Rear Camber is non-adjustable from the factory. Similar to the front, an incorrect rear camber angle often points to a bent component like a knuckle or control arm.

Recommended Adjustment Hardware

For vehicles where Camber and Caster are not adjustable from the factory, aftermarket solutions are often necessary to correct deviations caused by minor component wear, suspension settling, or slight damage. To correct front Camber or Caster on a 2025 Grand Cherokee, technicians will often use:

• Eccentric (or "Cam") Bolts: These are the most common solution. Specialty Products Company (SPC) and other aftermarket manufacturers offer eccentric bolt kits that replace the stock, non-adjustable upper or lower control arm mounting bolts. By rotating these offset bolts, a technician can induce a few degrees of change in camber and/or caster, bringing the vehicle back into the preferred range.

For the rear, if camber is out of spec and no parts are visibly damaged, an adjustable control arm link from the aftermarket may be the only solution short of part replacement.

Symptoms of Bad Alignment

A misaligned vehicle will communicate the problem through its handling and tire wear.

• Pulling or Drifting: The vehicle pulls to one side on a straight, flat road. This is often caused by unequal caster or camber from side to side.
• Crooked Steering Wheel: The steering wheel is not centered when driving straight. This is a classic sign of incorrect toe settings.
• Tire Wear:
  • Feathering: When the tread blocks are worn smooth on one side and sharp on the other, it's a tell-tale sign of an incorrect toe angle. Your hand will feel like a cheese grater in one direction and smooth in the other.
  • Edge Wear: Wear concentrated on the inside or outside shoulder of the tire points directly to a camber issue. Positive camber wears the outside edge, while negative camber wears the inside edge.
  • Cupping/Scalloping: Dished-out patches around the tire's circumference often indicate a combination of alignment issues and worn suspension components like shocks or struts.

When to Get an Alignment

Wheel alignment should be checked regularly, but it is essential to have it performed at these times:

• After purchasing new tires: Protect your investment by ensuring the vehicle is properly aligned from day one.
• After suspension or steering component replacement: Any time a part like a control arm, tie rod, strut, or ball joint is replaced, the alignment will be affected.
• After an impact: Hitting a curb, large pothole, or being in a minor accident can easily knock the suspension out of alignment.
• When symptoms appear: If you notice any of the handling issues or uneven tire wear patterns described above.

Typical Alignment Cost

The cost for a four-wheel alignment on a modern vehicle like the 2025 Grand Cherokee typically ranges from $120 to $250. The price can vary based on your location, the shop's labor rate, and whether any aftermarket kits (like cam bolts) are needed to complete the adjustment. If such kits are required, expect to pay for both the parts and the additional labor to install them.

Find a trusted alignment shop on Repairius.