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.
1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | |||
| Camber in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | -1/2 | ||
| Decimal | -.50 | ||
| Caster in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 5 7/8 | ||
| Decimal | 5.88 | ||
| Toe-In in Inches | |||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/4 | ||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .25 | ||
| Toe-In in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 27/64 | ||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .42 | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 0 | ||
| Decimal | 0 | ||
| Toe-In in Inches | |||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 5/64 | ||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .08 | ||
| Toe-In in Degrees | |||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 11/64 | ||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .17 | ||
Factory Service Tools
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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.