Alignment: Specifications

Make

Dodge

Model

Dakota 2WD

Engine

V6-239 3.9L

Year

1987

Section

Alignment › Specifications

Steering and SuspensionSpecifications

Alignment: Specifications

 

Acceptable Alignment Range Camber

0 - +1.0 deg 

   

  

  

 

Caster

+0.50 - +2.50 deg 

maximum left to right differential 1.25 deg

 

    

 

  

  

 

Total Toe

0 - 1/4 in 

    

 

  

  

 

Front Height (Control Arm Differential Height

1.0 - 1.5 in 

maximum height differential left to right 0.25 in.

 

    

 

  

  

 

Preferred Settings

Camber

+ 0.50 +/- 0.5 deg 

   

  

  

 

Caster

+ 1.50 +/- 1.0 deg 

    

  

 

  

  

 

Total Toe

0.25 inward +/- 0.10 deg 

    

  

 

  

  

 

Front Height (Control Arm Differential Height

1.25 +/- .25 in 

maximum height differential left to right 0.25 in.

 

    

  

 

  

  

 

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