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Dodge Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)10 · Steering and Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Alignment: Specifications

Make
Dodge
Model
Stratus
Engine
L4-2.0L VIN C
Year
1997
Section
Alignment › Specifications
Steering and SuspensionSpecifications
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Alignment: Specifications

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: 

Camber: 
Acceptable Range ......................................................................................................................................................................................  -0.6 to to +0.6°
Preferred Setting ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.0°

Toe Right/Left: 
Acceptable Range ..........................................................................................................................................................................  +0.05° out to +0.15° in
Preferred Setting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................  +0.05° in

Total Toe: [1] 
Acceptable Range ..............................................................................................................................................................................  +0.1° out to +0.3° in
Preferred Setting ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  +0.1° in

Caster:* 
Acceptable Range .........................................................................................................................................................................................  +2.3 to +4.3°
Preferred Setting ........................................................................................................................................................................................................  +3.3°

*Side To Side Caster Difference Not To Exceed: 
Acceptable Range ..........................................................................................................................................................................................  +1.0° or less
Preferred Setting ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.0°

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: 

Camber: 
Acceptable Range ......................................................................................................................................................................................  -0.6 to to +0.2°
Preferred Setting .........................................................................................................................................................................................................  -0.2°

Toe Right/Left: 
Acceptable Range ..........................................................................................................................................................................  +0.05° out to +0.15° in
Preferred Setting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................  +0.05° in

Total Toe: [2] 
Acceptable Range ..............................................................................................................................................................................  +0.1° out to +0.3° in
Preferred Setting ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  +0.1° in

Thrust Angle: 
Acceptable Range ..................................................................................................................................................................................  -0.15 to to +0.15°
Preferred Setting ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.0°

[1] Total toe is the arithmetic sum of the left and right wheel toe settings. Positive is Toe-in, negative is Toe-out. Total Toe must be equally split between
each front wheel to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. Left and right toe must be equal to within 0.02 degrees.

[2] Toe Out:  When backed on Alignment Rack is Toe In when driving.

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