Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Alignment: Description and Operation
Suspension System
The front caster and camber are adjusted by means of removing set shims at the upper control arm-to-frame mounting bolts and installing washers
(W-705040-S426) to allow the arm to be adjusted in the frame slots. A caster split adjustment can be made by turning an adjustment bolt located on
the RH lower arm rearward frame mountings. Front toe is adjusted by the use of the front wheel spindle tie-rod. The rear camber is adjusted by
removing the set shim from the rearward lower control arm to frame mounting bolt and installing a washer (W-705040-S426) to allow the arm to be
adjusted in the frame slot. The rear toe is adjusted by the use of the rear toe link.
Camber
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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 is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the ball joints when viewed from the side. The caster specifications will give
