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Wheel Alignment Specifications



Wheel Alignment Specifications

NOTE: All specifications are given in degrees.

NOTE: All wheel alignments are to be set with the vehicle at curb height.

Front

Camber
Preferred Setting 0.00°
Acceptable Range -0.40° to +0.40°
Cross Camber (Maximum Side-to-Side Difference)
Preferred Setting 0.00°
Acceptable Range 0.50°
Caster
Preferred Setting +2.45°
Acceptable Range +1.45° to +3.45°
Cross Caster (Maximum Side-to-Side Difference)
Preferred Setting 0.00°
Acceptable Range 1.00°
Toe - Individual
Preferred Setting +0.15°
Acceptable Range 0.00 to +0.10°
Toe - Total*
Preferred Setting +0.10°
Acceptable Range 0.00° to +0.20°

Rear

Camber
Preferred Setting 0.00°
Acceptable Range -0.25° to +0.25°
Toe - Individual
Preferred Setting +0.15°
Acceptable Range -0.05° to +0.35°
Toe - Total*
Preferred Setting +0.30°
Acceptable Range +0.10° to +0.50°
Thrust Angle
Preferred Setting 0.00°
Acceptable Range -0.30° to +0.30°


* Total Toe is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. Total Toe must be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe.
Positive Toe (+) is toe-in and Negative Toe (-) is toe-out.