Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Rear
Caster and Camber
1. Measure the camber.
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Use an alignment rack meeting the following specifications.
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All wheel alignment measurements must be performed on an alignment rack leveled to within 1.59 mm (1/16 inch) side-to-side and
front-to-rear and calibrated to within +0.1° camber and +0.3° toe.
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The instrumentation must be able to compensate for wheel runout and must be able to read individual (LH and RH) toe measurements.
NOTE:
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Only the camber is adjustable on the rear suspension system.
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When both the camber and toe are out of adjustment, adjust the camber first.
2. Loosen the lower rear suspension arm pivot bolt and nut.
3. Rotate the alignment cam until the required setting is obtained.
4. Tighten the nut.
5. Recheck the camber.
Toe
1. Check the toe settings; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Use an alignment rack meeting the following specifications .
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All wheel alignment measurements must be performed on an alignment rack leveled to within 1.59 mm (1/16 inch) side-to-side and
front-to-rear and calibrated to within +0.1° camber and +0.3° toe.
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The instrumentation must be able to compensate for wheel runout and must be able to read individual (LH and RH) toe measurements.
