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Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2002)04 · Maintenance
04 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 3 of 5)

Make
Mercury
Model
Sable
Engine
V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Year
2002
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 5
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Alignment: Description and Operation

Wheel Alignment Angles 

Camber, caster and toe are adjustable for the front suspension system. The front camber and caster are adjusted by first aligning the subframe and, if
necessary, by resetting the alignment plates on the shock towers. The front toe is adjusted by the use of the front wheel spindle tie-rod.

Camber 

Negative and Positive Camber

Negative and Positive 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.

Caster 

Caster is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the ball joints 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.

Toe 

Positive Toe (Toe In)

Positive Toe (Toe In) 

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