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Mercury Mariner 4WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 2 of 4)

Make
Mercury
Model
Mariner 4WD
Engine
L4-2.3L VIN Z
Year
2005
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 4
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Alignment: Description and Operation

Wheel Alignment Angles

 
Camber 

Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel when viewed from the front. Camber can be positive or negative and has a direct effect on tire wear.
When the wheel tilts out at the top, the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts in at the top, the camber is negative (-).

Caster 

Caster is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the pivot points (top of strut and lower ball joint), when viewed from the side.
The caster specifications will give the vehicle the best directional stability characteristics when loaded and driven. The caster setting is not related to
tire wear.

A backward tilt is positive (+) and a forward tilt is negative (-). Front caster adjustment is not a separate procedure on this vehicle. Front caster should
fall within specification when the front camber is adjusted.

Toe 

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