Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Mercury
01 Relays and Modules02 Sensors and Switches03 Maintenance04 Engine, Cooling and Exhaust05 Powertrain Management06 Transmission and Drivetrain07 Brakes and Traction Control08 Starting and Charging09 Power and Ground Distribution10 Steering and Suspension11 Heating and Air Conditioning12 Restraint Systems13 Accessories and Optional Equipment14 Body and Frame15 Cruise Control16 Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators17 Lighting and Horns18 Windows and Glass19 Wiper and Washer Systems
Mercury Grand Marquis V8-4.6L (2008)10 · Steering and Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Alignment: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Mercury
Model
Grand Marquis
Engine
V8-4.6L
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
Steering and SuspensionSpecifications · page 4 of 5
background image

Negative Toe (Toe Out)

The vehicle toe setting affects tire wear and directional stability.

Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)

Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)

Incorrect thrust angle (dogtracking) is the condition in which the rear axle is not square to the chassis. Heavily crowned roads can give the illusion of
dogtracking.

Wander 

Wander is the tendency of the vehicle to require frequent, random left and right steering wheel corrections to maintain a straight path down a level
road.

Shimmy 

Shimmy, as observed by the driver, is large, consistent, rotational oscillations of the steering wheel resulting from large, side-to-side (lateral)
tire/wheel movements.

Shimmy is usually experienced near 64 km/h (40 mph) and can begin or be amplified when the tire contacts pot holes or irregularities in the road
surface.

Nibble 

Sometimes confused with shimmy, nibble is a condition resulting from tire interaction with various road surfaces and observed by the driver as small
rotational oscillations of the steering wheel. 

Poor Returnability/Sticky Steering 

Poor returnability and sticky steering is used to described the poor return of the steering wheel to center after a turn or the steering correction is
completed.

Pinch or Ctrl + scroll to zoom. Double-tap to reset.

Parts & tools for this job For 2008 Mercury Grand 4.6L

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.