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:

    Valve Seals
    Special Tool(s) Valve Spring Compressor 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Valve Stem Seal Replacer 303-383 (T91P-6571-A) Compressor, Valve Spring (Exhaust) 303-567 (T97P- 6565-AH) Material Item Specification Supe ...

    Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA)
    The EVA is a hand-held electronic diagnostic tool which will assist in locating the source of unacceptable vibrations. The vibration sensor can be remotely mounted anywhere in the vehicle for testing purposes. The unit displays the three most common vibratio ...

    Windshield washers
    Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washer before wiping a dry windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer re ...