FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Alignment Specifications

All specifications are given in degrees. All wheel alignments are to be set with the vehicle at its proper curb height. Refer to Curb Height Measurement in Service and Repairs.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Camber Preferred +0.1 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range -0.5 to +0.7 Degrees (deg)
Cross Camber
Maximum Side To Side Difference
Preferred 0.0 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range 0.7 Degrees (deg)
Caster Preferred +3.1 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range +2.1 to +4.1 Degrees (deg)
Caster Difference (Side To Side) Preferred 0.0 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range 1.0 Degrees (deg)
TOE - RIGHT or LEFT
Positive (+) toe is toe-in, negative (-) toe is toe-out.
Preferred +0.5 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range -0.5 to +0.15 Degrees (deg)
TOTAL TOE (Specified In Degrees)
Total toe is the arithmetic sum of the left and right wheel toe settings. Total Toe must be equally split between each front wheel to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting Toe. Left and right toe must be equal to within 0.02 degrees.
Preferred +0.1 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range -0.1 to +0.3 Degrees (deg)
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CAMBER Preferred -0.1 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range -0.5 to +0.3 Degrees (deg)
TOE - RIGHT or LEFT
Positive (+) toe is toe-in, negative (-) toe is toe-out.
Preferred +0.05 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range -0.05 to +0.15 Degrees (deg)
TOTAL TOE (Specified In Degrees)
Total toe is the arithmetic sum of the left and right wheel toe settings. Total Toe must be equally split between each front wheel to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting Toe. Left and right toe must be equal to within 0.02 degrees.
Preferred +0.1 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range -0.1 to +0.3 Degrees (deg)
THRUST ANGLE Preferred 0.0 Degrees (deg)
Aceptable Range 0.0 +- 0.15 Degrees (deg)