Wheel Alignment Angles: Notes

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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Fig 1: Camber Adjustment
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Camber is adjusted by rotating cam bolts that are located at the forward pivot bushing of the lower control arms. A retaining flag must be removed and discarded prior to adjusting.

Fig 2: Caster Adjustment
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Caster is adjusted by loosening the lower arm rearward pivot bushing nut and moving the arm inward or outward. When adjusting the LH caster, a centering washer must be removed and discarded prior to adjusting.

Toe is adjusted by loosening the spindle tie-rod jam nut and rotating the spindle tie rod.

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