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:

    Installation
    1. Install the spring. 1. Position the spring and spring insulator in the front suspension lower control arm. 2. Swing the arm into the fender well. 2. Position a jack stand under the front suspension lower control arm inboard of the spring seat and r ...

    Disassembly
    1. Remove the No. 1 selective pump support thrust washer. 2. Remove the front pump support. 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Remove the front pump support. 3. Remove the seal rings. 4. Remove the inner and outer pump gerotor gears. 5. Carefully pry spring ...

    Pinpoint Test G: LFC 16/DTC B1925 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition
    Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) checks for passenger air bag circuit shorts to battery or ignition by monitoring the voltage of circuits 607 (LB/OG) and 616 (PK/BK) at pins 6 and 7. If the RCM detects a short to battery or ignition ...