1987 Ford Tempo LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Alignment Specifications

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (SABLE & TAURUS) (1)

Application Specification
Caster (Degrees) (2) 3 to 6
Camber (Degrees) (2)
Left -1/2 +/- 19/32
Right -7/8 +/- 11/16
Rear 1/4 +/- 3/4
Toe-in (Inches)
Front 1/8 +/- 1/8
Rear 0 +/- 1/8
Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)
Inner N/A
Outer N/A
(1) Reverse Toe-In when backed on alignment rack.
(2) Non-adjustable.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (TEMPO & TOPAZ) (1)

Application Specification
Caster (Degrees) (2) + 2 7/16 +/- 3/4
Camber (Degrees) (2)
Left + 15/32 +/- 3/4
Right 23/32 +/- 11/16
Rear 1/4 +/- 3/4
Toe-in (Inches)
Front 1/16 +/- 1/32
Rear 0 +/- 1/4
Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees)
Inner 20
Outer 20
(1) Reverse Toe-In when backed on alignment rack.
(2) Non-adjustable.
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