Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Negative and Positive Camber

Negative and Positive Camber

Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel (1007) when viewed from the front. Camber can be positive or negative and has a direct effect on tire wear.

Caster

Caster

Item Part Number Description
1 - Positive caster
2 - True vertical
3 - Steering axis

Caster is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the ball joints when viewed from the side. Caster specifications in this section will give the vehicle the best directional stability characteristics when loaded and driven. Caster setting is not related to tire wear.

Toe

Positive Toe (Toe In)

Positive Toe (Toe In)

Negative Toe (Toe Out)

Negative Toe (Toe Out)

The vehicle toe setting affects tire wear and directional stability.

Ride Height

Front Ride Height Measurement

Front Ride Height Measurement

Item Description
1 Ride height = B - A
2 Measurement A
3 Measurement B
    Wheel Alignment Angles
    Camber and toe are adjustable on the front suspension systems. Front camber is adjusted by moving the top of the strut and spring assembly. Rear camber is adjusted by means of eccentric cams on the ...

    Rear Ride Height Measurement - GT and Base
    Item Description 1 Body reinforcement 2 Ride height (shortest distance) 3 Rear axle Wheel Track Item Part Number Description 1 - Front track ...

    Other materials:

    Engine Cooling (Description and Operation)
    CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in ...

    Transmission Electronic Control System
    The powertrain control module (PCM) and its input/output network control the following transmission operations: Shift timing Line pressure (shift feel) Torque converter clutch The transmission control is separate from the engine control s ...

    Pinpoint Test K: LFC 35/DTC B1935 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low
    Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the resistance of the passenger air bag ignitor by measuring the resistance between pins 6 and 7. If the RCM detects low resistance between these pins, it will store a diagnostic trouble code ...