F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
TOE
Toe-in and toe-out refer to the difference in the distance between the extreme front and extreme rear of the tires.
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Toe-in (positive toe) occurs when the dimension taken at the front of the tires is less than that taken at the rear of the tires.
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Toe-out (negative toe) occurs when the dimension taken at the front of the tires is greater than that taken at the rear of the tires.
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If aftermarket equipment that significantly affects the ride height (such as snowplow, second unit bodies or tool boxes) is added, the toe might
need to be adjusted. Toe should be maintained at the specified setting with the vehicle in the loaded condition experienced for more than 50
percent of use.
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Toe should only be checked and adjusted after the caster and camber have been adjusted to specification.
DOGTRACKING
All vehicles with single rear wheels (SRW) have a front tread that is wider than the rear tread. Front tread is the distance between the two front tires;
rear tread is the distance between the rear tires. The illustration shows these differences.
When a vehicle with these tread differences is driven on a crowned road, the front tends to ride higher up the crown than the rear, making the vehicle
appear to dogtrack, as illustrated.
