Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Alignment: Description and Operation
Wheel
Alignment Angles
The front caster and camber are adjusted by removing the lower arm front and rear bolts and installing adjuster kits to allow the arm to be adjusted in
the frame slots. Front toe is adjusted by the use of the front wheel knuckle tie-rods. The rear camber is adjusted by positioning the upper
arm-to-knuckle bolt in the upper arm-to-knuckle slot. The rear toe is adjusted by the use of the rear toe links.
Camber
Negative and Positive Camber
Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel when viewed from the front.
Camber can be positive or negative and has a direct effect on tire wear.
Caster
Caster
Caster is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the ball joints when viewed from the side. The caster specifications will give
the vehicle the best directional stability characteristics when loaded and driven. The caster setting does not effect tire wear.
Toe