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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Adjustments Ford Mustang IV

Wheel Alignment ~139 words

ADJUSTMENTS

Note. Before performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)

Remove rivet from camber plate. Loosen strut mount-to-strut tower attaching nuts. Move top of strut until desired camber is obtained. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Replacing rivet is not necessary.

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

CAUTIONDO NOT hold tension struts near bend when loosening or tightening lock nuts.

Caster is factory set and is not adjustable. If caster is not to specification, repair or replace bent or broken parts.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)

Ensure steering wheel is centered. Loosen tie rod end adjusting sleeve clamp bolts or lock nuts. Turn adjusting sleeve or tie rod to adjust toe-in. Tighten tie rod end adjusting sleeve clamp bolt or lock nut.

ApplicationPreferredRange
Camber (Degrees) Front0.40.1 to 0.9
Camber (Degrees) Rear00.6 to 0.6
Caster (Degrees) Front4.43.9 to 4.9
Caster (Degrees) RearN/AN/A
Toe-In (Inches) Front00.1 to 0.1
Toe-In (Inches) Rear00.15 to 0.15
Toe-In (Millimeters) Front02.5 to 2.5
Toe-In (Millimeters) Rear04 to 4
Toe-In (Degrees) Front00.2 to 0.2
Toe-In (Degrees) Rear00.3 to 0.3
Wheelbase (Inches)101 1/8N/A
Wheelbase (Millimeters)2568N/A

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS