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Alignment Specifications


Caster, Degrees
Checking [01] 3.75 +/- 2.0
Setting [02] 3.75 +/- 1.0
Camber, Degrees
Checking [01] 0.5 +/- 1.0
Setting [02] 0.5 +/- 0.5
Toe-In, Degrees
Checking [03] 0.24 +/- 0.2
Setting [03] 0.24
Ball Joint Wear, inches [04] 0.08

Note: Caster angle must be corrected to level frame angle.

[01] Left and right side should be equal within +1.0 deg.
[02] Left and right side should equal within +0.5 deg.
[03] Toe-in left and right side to be set equally per wheel and steering wheel must be held in straight ahead position within +/-5.0 deg.
[04] Refer to /Steering & Suspension/ Ball Joint Inspection for inspection procedure.