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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures Dodge Caravan I

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CASTER & CAMBER

  1. Caster is built-in at factory and no adjustment is provided. If not within limits, replace parts as required.
  2. Adjust camber by loosening cam and knuckle bolt. (Scheme 1) Rotate cam bolt to move top of wheel in or out to specified camber setting. Tighten bolts to 75 ft. lbs. (102 N.m) plus 1/4 of a turn.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1

TOE

Center steering wheel and hold in place with steering wheel clamp. Loosen tie rod lock nuts and adjust toe to specifications. DO NOT twist rubber boots. Tighten tie rod lock nuts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 N.m). Remove steering wheel clamp.

ApplicationSpecification
Front
Caster(1)
Camber1/4° to +3/4°
Toe-in7/32" Out to 1/8" in
Steering Axis InclinationN/A
Rear
CasterN/A
Camber1 3/8° to -1/4°
Toe-in(2)
Steering Axis InclinationN/A
(1) Side to side difference should not exceed 1.5 degrees. (2) Toe is 5/16 out to 5/16 in. Toe out when backed onto alignment rack is toe in when driving.
(1)Side to side difference should not exceed 1.5 degrees.
(2)Toe is 5/16 out to 5/16 in. Toe out when backed onto alignment rack is toe in when driving.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS