Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Alignment

FRONT:

Camber:
Acceptable Range +0.05° to -0.20°
Preferred Setting 0.0°

Camber Side To Side Difference Not To Exceed:
Acceptable Range 0.125° or less
Preferred Setting 0.0°

Toe Right/Left:
Acceptable Range +0.05° to +0.15°
Preferred Setting +0.10°

Total Toe:
Acceptable Range +0.1° to +0.3°
Preferred Setting +0.20°

Caster:
Acceptable Range +4.5° to +5.5°
Preferred Setting +5.0°

Caster Side To Side Difference Not To Exceed:
Acceptable Range 0.50° or less
Preferred Setting 0.0°

Curb Height: [1]
Acceptable Range 148 to 160 mm (5.75 to 6.25 inches)
Preferred Settings 154 mm (6.00 inches)

REAR:
Camber Side To Side Difference Not To Exceed 0.20° or less
Thrust Angle 0.10° Or Less

Camber:
Acceptable Range -0.10° to -0.35°
Preferred Setting -0.22°

Toe Right/Left:
Acceptable Range +0.05° to +0.15°
Preferred Setting +0.10°

Total Toe:
Acceptable Range +0.1° to +0.3°
Preferred Setting +0.2°

Curb Height: [2]
Acceptable Range 427 to 439 mm (16.75 to 17.25 inch)
Preferred Settings 433 mm (17.0 inch)

[1]: Measured at frame crossmember at steering gear mounting brackets.

[2]: Measured at rear frame rails at Principal Location Point (PLP).

NOTE: Total toe is the arithmetic total sum of the left and right wheel toe settings. Positive is toe-in, negative is toe-out. 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 0.10°.