Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front
Camber
DESCRIPTION
Camber is the amount that the centerline of the wheel is tilted inward or outward from the true vertical. If the top of the wheel is tilted outward,
away from the vehicle, the camber is positive. if the top of the wheel is tilted inward, toward the vehicle, the camber is negative. For correct
camber angles, refer to Specifications.
Caster
DESCRIPTION
The caster is the forward or rearward tilt of the top of the front wheel spindle. If the top of the front wheel spindle tilts to the rear, caster is
positive. For correct caster angles, refer to Specifications.
PROCEDURE
Caster is adjusted by moving the front suspension lower arm strut relative to the front sub-frame. Loosen the nuts securing the front suspension
lower arm strut to the front sub-frame and adjust the caster by turning the nuts in the appropriate direction until the desired setting is achieved. The
setting should be locked by holding the rear nut used to adjust and tightening the opposite front nut to 140-160 Nm (104-118 ft. lbs.).
Toe