Pontiac Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Alignment: Specifications
Alignment Specifications

Front Alignment Specifications

Caster Angle, Degrees

Limits .............................................................................................................................................................................................................  +4.5 to +5.5
Desired .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................  +5.0

Camber Angle, Degrees

Limits ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................  -.1 to +.9
Desired ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ +0.4

Total Toe, Degrees .............................................................................................................................................................................................  -.2 to +.2

Ball Joint Wear

Lower ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................  [02]
Upper ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................  [03]

[02] While reading dial indicator, pry between lower control arm and steering knuckle. Vertical movement should not exceed 0.046875 inches.

[03] Deflection on dial indicator, when positioned against wheel rim, should not exceed .125 inch while moving top of wheel in and out.

Rear Alignment Specifications

Camber Angle, Degrees

Limits ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................  -.6 to +.6
Desired ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................  0

Total Toe, Degrees

Limits ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................  -.3 to +.3
Desired ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................  0

Thrust Angle ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  -.15 to +.15