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Front Alignment Specifications

Caster Angle, Degrees
Limits +5.5 to +6.5
Desired +6

Camber Angle, Degrees
Limits 0 to +1
Desired +.5

Toe Per Wheel, Degrees
Limits -.10 to +.10
Desired 0

Steering Wheel Angle, Degrees -1 to +1

Ball Joint Wear
Upper [01] .125
Lower [02]

[01] Horizontal deflection measured with dial indicator against wheel rim while pushing in on bottom and pulling out on top of wheel. Read gauge then reverse push-pull procedure. Refer to Suspension/Ball Joint, Upper/Service and Repair for additional inspection procedure.

[02] Lower ball stud has a visual wear indicator. Refer to Suspension/Ball Joint, Lower/Service and Repair for additional inspection procedure.