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Front Suspension & Wheel Alignment: Specifications Dodge Caliber I facelift

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Hub Nut244180
Lower Ball Joint Stud Pinch Bolt8260
Lower Control Arm Front Pivot Bolt160118
Lower Control Arm Rear Pivot Bolt183135
Stabilizer Bar Cushion Retainer Screws3022
Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts5843
Strut Clevis-to-Knuckle Nuts11081
Strut Rod Nut6044
Strut-to-Tower Nuts4835
Tie Rod Adjuster Jam Nut7555
Tie Rod End-to-Knuckle Nut13297
Wheel Mounting (Lug) Nuts135100

Note. All specifications are given in degrees.

Note. All wheel alignments are to be set with the vehicle at curb height. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTPREFERRED SETTINGACCEPTABLE RANGE
CAMBER0.64°1.19° to -0.09°
Cross Camber (Maximum Side-To-Side Difference)0.00°0.60° to +0.60°
CASTER* - LEFT (1)+3.00°+2.00° to +4.00°
CASTER* - RIGHT (1)+2.70°+1.70° to +3.70°
Cross Caster (Maximum Side-To-Side Difference)0.30°0.70° to +1.30°
TOE - TOTAL** (2)+0.20°0.00° to +0.40°
Notes
(1) * For reference only. These are nonadjustable angles.
(2) ** TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should 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.
(1)* For reference only. These are nonadjustable angles.
(2)** TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTPREFERRED SETTINGACCEPTABLE RANGE
CAMBER0.61°1.26° to -0.04°
Cross Camber (Maximum Side-To-Side Difference)0.00°0.80° to +0.80°
TOE - TOTAL* (1)+0.20°0.05° to +0.45°
THRUST ANGLE0.00°0.15° to +0.15°
Notes
(1) * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should 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.
(1)* TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe.