Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2001)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Camber and Caster Adjustment
Special Tool(s)
Special Tool(s)
1. CAUTION: Do not bend axles or radius arms to change alignment.
Using an alignment rack and manufacturer's instructions, measure the caster and camber.
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For additional information, refer to Alignment Specifications for optimal alignment settings.
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Note any difference between the actual measurements and the specification. This information will be used to select the correct service adjuster.
2. Raise and support the front end.
3. Remove the front wheel(s).
4. Check the type and orientation of the installed adjuster.
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Production adjusters have around flange, a side tab and the amounts of caster and camber stamped in the top of the adjuster.
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The first number is the amount of caster; the second number is the amount of camber in degrees if the adjuster is installed in the right-hand
axle position.
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If the adjuster is in the left-hand axle, the caster number is the opposite sign of the number shown. For example, a positive amount in the
right-hand axle is a negative amount in the left axle, and a negative amount in the right-hand is a positive in the left-hand position.
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Service adjusters have a hex flange, no side tab and the adjustment amount of the caster and camber stamped into the top.
5. NOTE: The assembly plant sometimes builds vehicles with adjusters that are not 0-degree type to control alignment. The following chart shows
the alignment changes that will occur if the vehicle was originally built with 0-degree adjusters.
Select a new service adjuster and its orientation in the axle to obtain the optimum caster/camber.
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Note that the caster change or camber change required to obtain the optimum settings must be added to amounts of caster/camber in the old or
production adjuster.
