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:

    General information
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    Spring Codes
    The spring code portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label identifies both the front and rear springs. The first letter/number indicates the front spring code. The second letter/number indicates the rear spring code. Front springs - base part numbe ...

    Roller Followers
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Removal and Installation 1. Remove the LH and RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH and Valve Cover RH in this section. 2. Position the piston of t ...