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 Plymouth Colt BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Power Steering | ||||||
| Front | ||||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/2 | |||||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .50 | |||||
| Caster in Degrees (1) | ||||||
| Fraction | 1 +/- 1/2 | |||||
| Decimal | 1.00 +/- .50 | |||||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/8 | |||||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .13 | |||||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/4 | |||||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .25 | |||||
| Rear | ||||||
| Camber in Degrees (1) | ||||||
| Fraction | 43/64 +/- 37/64 | |||||
| Decimal | .67 +/- .58 | |||||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 7/64 | |||||
| Decimal | .19 +/- .11 | |||||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||||
| Fraction | 3/8 +/- 7/32 | |||||
| Decimal | .37 +/- .22 | |||||
| Without Power Steering | ||||||
| Front | ||||||
| Camber in Degrees | ||||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/2 | |||||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .5 | |||||
| Caster in Degrees (1) | ||||||
| Fraction | 1 2/3 +/- 1/2 | |||||
| Decimal | 1.66 +/- .50 | |||||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/8 | |||||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .13 | |||||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||||
| Fraction | 0 +/- 1/4 | |||||
| Decimal | 0 +/- .25 | |||||
| Rear | ||||||
| Camber in Degrees (1) | ||||||
| Fraction | 43/64 +/- 37/64 | |||||
| Decimal | .67 +/- .58 | |||||
| Toe-In in Inches | ||||||
| Fraction | 3/16 +/- 7/64 | |||||
| Decimal | 3/8 +/- 7/32 | |||||
| Toe-In in Degrees | ||||||
| Fraction | 3/8 +/- 7/32 | |||||
| Decimal | .37 +/- .22 | |||||
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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.