Front Wheel Alignment Specifications

1996 Hyundai Elantra L4-1.8LSECTION Front Wheel Alignment Specifications
Caster Angle, Deg.:
Limits +1 1/6 to +2 5/6
Desired +2 1/3

Camber Angle, Deg.:
Limits -1/2 to +1/2
Desired 0
Toe, Inch [01] -0.12 to +0.12
King Pin Inclination, Deg. 12 11/60 to 12 31/60

Steering Angle, Deg.:
Inner Wheel 38 1/2 to 40 1/2
Outer Wheel 33
Ball Joint Inspection [04]

[01] -- Toe-in (+); toe-out (-).
[04] -- Refer to Front Suspension & Steering; for ball joint inspection procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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