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Front Alignment Specifications

Caster Angle, Degrees
Limits +4.5 to +5.5
Desired +5.0

Camber Angle, Degrees
Limits -.1 to +.9
Desired +0.4

Total Toe, Degrees -.2 to +.2

Ball Joint Wear
Lower [02]
Upper [03]

[02] While reading dial indicator, pry between lower control arm and steering knuckle. Vertical movement should not exceed 0.046875 inches.

[03] Deflection on dial indicator, when positioned against wheel rim, should not exceed .125 inch while moving top of wheel in and out.