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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988ESCORT GL, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, MTXIIIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTWHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURESALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONSFRONT
1988 Ford Escort GL, 4D Hatchback, Standard, MTXIII
Alignment Specifications: Front
1988 Ford Escort GL, 4D Hatchback, Standard, MTXIIISECTION Front
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camber in Degrees (Left) | ||||
| Fraction | 1 2/10 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | 1.20 +/- 0.75 | |||
| Camber in Degrees (Right) | ||||
| Fraction | 13/32 +/- 27/32 | |||
| Decimal | -0.41 +/- 0.85 | |||
| Caster in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | 2 7/20 +/- 3/4 | |||
| Decimal | 2.35 +/- 0.75 | |||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||
| Fraction | -3/32 +/- 4/32 | |||
| Decimal | -0.100 +/- 0.125 | |||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||
| Fraction | -13/64 +/- 16/64 | |||
| Decimal | -0.20 +/- 0.25 | |||
| Toe-Out on Turns | ||||
| Inner | 20° | |||
| Outer | 18.2° | |||
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) | (1) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.