Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Component Inspections
Pull or Drift
NOTE: Side-to-side ride height variation can cause side-to-side camber variation.
When trying to correct for pull/drift refer to the following conditions. Vehicle will pull/drift:
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Toward the side with the most positive camber.
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Toward the side with the least positive caster.
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Toward the low side if vehicle is leaning.
Steering Angle
NOTE: Perform the steering angle check before toe measurement (if any steering angle corrections have been made).
1. Check the wheel steering angles at full right and left positions. If the angles are not within specification, the front wheel spindle tie rods must be
adjusted to the right or left until the steering angles are equal.
2. Adjustment of the front wheel spindle tie rod affects the centering of the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
3. Adjustments can be fine-tuned by shifting the tie rod ends a small amount away from the equal angle setting.
4. If the steering wheel cannot be centered with the steering angles within specification, check for improper assembly or installation of the following
steering components:
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Rack and pinion steering gear.
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Steering column assembly.
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Steering wheel.
