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SECTION 204-00: Suspension System — General Information

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Wheel Alignment Angles

Camber and toe are adjustable on the front suspension systems. Front camber is adjusted by moving

the top of the strut and spring assembly. Rear camber is adjusted by means of eccentric cams on the

rear upper arms. Caster is preset at the factory and should only be adjusted after all other possible

sources have been inspected and corrected as necessary. Front toe is adjusted by the use of the front

wheel spindle tie rod (3280).

Negative and Positive Camber

Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel (1007) when viewed from the front. Camber can be positive or

negative and has a direct effect on tire wear.

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

from the side. Caster specifications in this section will give the vehicle the best directional stability

characteristics when loaded and driven. Caster setting is not related to tire wear.

Positive caster

True vertical

Steering axis

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