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.
1973 Lincoln Mark IV Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Wheel Alignment Specifications: Specification
1973 WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| R - Right F - Front Rr - Rear L - Left Man - Man Steering Pwr - Power Steering | Caster (Degrees) | Camber (Degrees) | Toe-In (Inches) | Toe-Out On Turns | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner | Outer | ||||||||||||||||||
| AMERICAN MOTORS | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hornet & Gremlin | 0 | L
+3/8 R +1/8 |
1/8 | 25° | 22° | ||||||||||||||
| All Others | + 1 | L
+3/8 R +1/8 |
1/8 | 25° | 22° | ||||||||||||||
| CHYRSLER CORP. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dart & Valiant | (1) | (2) | 1/8±1/32 | 20° | 17.5° | ||||||||||||||
| Barracuda & Challenger | (1) | (2) | 1/8±1/32 | 20° | 17.5° | ||||||||||||||
| Coronet, Charger, Satellite | (1) | (2) | 1/8±1/32 | 20° | 18.5° | ||||||||||||||
| Fury, Polara & Monaco | (1) | (2) | 1/8±1/32 | 20° | 18.8° | ||||||||||||||
| Chrysler | (1) | (2) | 1/8±1/32 | 20° | 18.8° | ||||||||||||||
| Imperial | (1) | (2) | 1/8±1/32 | 20° | 17.9° | ||||||||||||||
| FORD MOTOR CO. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ford, Mercury & Meteor | + 2±2(3) | 0+1 (4) | 1/16 to 7/16 | 20° | 19.16° | ||||||||||||||
| Torino & Montego | + 3/4±1 1/2(4) | + 3/4+1 (4) | 3/16 to 9/16 | 20° | 17.73° | ||||||||||||||
| Mustang & Cougar | 0±2(3) | + 1/2±1 (4) | 1/16 to 3/8 | 20° | 17.72° | ||||||||||||||
| Thunderbird & Mark IV | + 1 1/2±2(3) | + 1/2±1 (4) | 0 to 3/8 | 20° | 17.74° | ||||||||||||||
| Lincoln Continental | + 1 1/2±2(3) | + 1/2±1 (4) | 0 to 3/8 | 20° | 18.43° | ||||||||||||||
| Maverick & Comet | -1/2±2(4) | + 1/4±1 (4) | 1/16 to 3/8 | 20° | Pwr 18.21 Man 18.44 | ||||||||||||||
| Pinto | + 1±2 (3)(7) | + 3/4+1 (1) | 0 to 3/8 | 20° | 18.94 | ||||||||||||||
| GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | |||||||||||||||||||
| BUICK DIVISION Apollo | + 1/2±1/2(6) | +1±1/2(6) | 3/16+1/16 | .......... | ........... | ||||||||||||||
| Century, Luxus, Regal | Man | +1 ± 1/2 (6) Pwr 0±1/2(6) |
R
+1/2±1/2(6) L +1 ± 1/2(6) |
20° | 18 1/2° | ||||||||||||||
| All Other Buick | + 1±1/2 (6) | R
+1/2+1/2(6) L +1 ± 1/2(6) |
1/16±1/16 | 20° | 18 1/2° | ||||||||||||||
| CADILLAC DIVISION | |||||||||||||||||||
| Eldorado | 0±1/2(6) | 0+3/8 (6) | 0+1/16 | ......... | ........... | ||||||||||||||
| All Other Cadillac | -1±1/2(6) | L
0±3/8 R -1/4±3/8 |
0+1/16 | .......... | ......... | ||||||||||||||
| CHEVROLET DIVISION | |||||||||||||||||||
| Chevrolet | + 1±1/2(6) | L
+1 ± 1/2 R +1/2±1/2 |
1/8 to 1/4 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Chevelle | Pwr
0+1/2(6) Man -1± 1/2(6) |
L
+1 ± 1/2 R +1/2±1/2 |
1/8 to 1/4 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Monte Carlo | 5±1/2(6) | L
+1±1/2 R +1/2±1/2 |
1/8 to 1/4 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Camaro (Exc. Z-28) | 0±1/2(6) | L
+ 1±1/2 R +3/4 ±1/2 |
1/8 to 1/4 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Z-28 | -1±1/2(6) | L
+1±1/2 R +3/4±1/2 |
1/8 to 1/4 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Nova | + 1/2±1/2(6) | + 1/4±1/2 | 1/8 to 1/4 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Vega | -3/4±1/2(6) | + 1/4±1/2 | 3/16 to 5/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Corvette | Man
+1 ± 1/2 (6) Pwr + 2 1/2±1/2(6) |
F
+3/4±1/2 Rr -7/8±1/4 |
F
1/4±1/16 Rr 1/16±1/32 |
.......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| OLDSMOBILE DIVISION | |||||||||||||||||||
| Omega | + 1/2±1/2(6) | + 1/4±1/2 | 3/16±1/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Cutlass | Pwr
0± 1/2(6) Man -1±1/2(6) |
L
+1±1/2 R +1/2±1/2 |
1/16±1/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| 88 & 98 Series | + 1±1/2(6) | L
+1±1/2 R +1/2±1/2 |
1/16±1/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Toronado | -2±1/2 (6) | L
+1/4±3/4 R -1/4±3/4 |
0±1/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| PONTIAC DIVISION | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ventura | + 1/2±1/2 (6) | + 1/4±1/2 (6) | 3/16±1/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Le Mans & Grand Am | Man
-1±1/2(4) Pwr 0±1/2(4) |
L
+1±1/2(6) R +1/2±1/2 (6) |
1/16±1/16 | ........... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Catalina, Bonneville, Grandville | + 1±1/2(6) | L
+1±1/2(6) R +1/2±1/2 (6) |
1/16±1/16 | ............ | ............ | ||||||||||||||
| Grand Prix | + 3±1/2(6) | L
+1±1/2(6) R + 1/2±1/2(6) |
1/16±1/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| Firebird | 0±1/2 (4) | + 1±1/2(6) | 3/16±1/16 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
| JEEP CORP. | |||||||||||||||||||
| All | + 3 | + 1 1/2 | 3/64-3/32 | .......... | .......... | ||||||||||||||
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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.
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