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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983COLT CUSTOM, 2D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURESWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
1983 Dodge and Ram Colt Custom, 2D Hatchback, Standard
Wheel Alignment Specifications
1983 Dodge and Ram Colt Custom, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Wheel Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (COLT)
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Caster (Degrees) | +5/6 +/- 1/3 | ||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 +/- 1/2 (2) | ||
| Toe-in (Inches) | Out 5/64 to In 5/32 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||
| Inner | 33 +/- 1 1/2 | ||
| Outer | 29 5/16 | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (COLT & RAM-50 PICKUPS)
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | |||
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 1/2 +/- 1 | ||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1 +/- 1/2 | ||
| Toe-in (Inches) | 5/64 +/- 5/16 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||
| Inner | 37 | ||
| Outer | 30 1/2 | ||
| 4WD | |||
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 +/- 1 | ||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1 +/- 1/2 | ||
| Toe-in (Inches) | 5/64 +/- 5/16 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||
| Inner | 30 3/5 | ||
| Outer | 28 | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (CHALLENGER & SAPPORO)
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 2/3 +/- 1/2 | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1 1/6 +/- 1/2 (1) | |||
| Toe-in (Inches) | 0 to 9/32 | |||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||
| Inner | 37 +/- 1 | |||
| Outer | 32 | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.