Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1989 Ford Tempo BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications: Front
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)
| Application | Specification | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camber in Degrees (1) | |||||||||
| Left | |||||||||
| Fraction | 1 13/32 +/- 3/4 | ||||||||
| Decimal | 2.41 +/- .75 | ||||||||
| Right | |||||||||
| Fraction | 31/32 +/- 3/4 | ||||||||
| Decimal | .97 +/- .75 | ||||||||
| Caster in Degrees (2) | |||||||||
| Fraction | 2 7/16 +/- 3/4 | ||||||||
| Decimal | 2.44 +/- .75 | ||||||||
| Toe-In in Inches (3) | |||||||||
| Fraction | -3/32 +/- 1/8 | ||||||||
| Decimal | 0.100 +/- .125 | ||||||||
| Toe-In in Degrees (3) | |||||||||
| Fraction | -13/64 +/- 1/4 | ||||||||
| Decimal | -.20 +/- .25 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns | |||||||||
| Inner | 20° | ||||||||
| Outer | 20° | ||||||||
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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.