Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN S (2001)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Camber and Caster Adjustment
Camber and Caster Adjustment - F-250 and F-350, 4x2
Special Tool(s)
Special Tool(s)
1. CAUTION: Do not bend axles or radius arms to change alignment.
Using an alignment rack and manufacturer's instructions, measure the caster and camber.
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Refer to Alignment Specifications for optimal alignment settings.
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Note any difference between the actual measurements and the specification. This information will be used to select the correct service adjuster.
2. Raise and support the front end.
3. Remove the front wheel(s).
4. Check the type and orientation of the installed adjuster.
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Production adjusters have a round flange, a side tab and the amounts of caster and camber stamped in the top of the adjuster.
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The first number is the amount of caster; the second number is the amount of camber in degrees if the adjuster is installed in the right-hand
axle position.
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If the adjuster is in the left-hand axle, the caster number is the opposite sign of the number shown. For example, a positive amount in the
right-hand axle is a negative amount in the left axle, and a negative amount in the right-hand is a positive in the left-hand position.
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Service adjusters have a hex flange, no side tab and the adjustment amount of the caster and camber stamped into the top.
5. NOTE: The assembly plant sometimes builds vehicles with adjusters that are not 0-degree type to control alignment. The Camber/Caster Service
Adjuster chart shows the alignment changes that will occur if the vehicle was originally built with 0-degree adjusters.
Select a new service adjuster and its orientation in the axle to obtain the optimum caster/camber. Refer to the Camber/Caster Service Adjuster
chart.