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Front end alignment specification for a 1993 960 wagon

What is the correct front end alignment values for a 1993 960 wagon.

I am finding different values from different sources. Can anyone tell me which ones to use for my 1993 960 wagon.

These values from Brickboard's FAQ:

Angles 15 inch wheel 16 inch wheel
Caster 5° +/- 1° 4.5° +/- 1°
Camber 0.1° +/- 1° 0.1° +/- 1°
Toe-In Angle Toe-in angle: 18' +/- 8' Toe-in angle: 18' +/- 8'
Toe-In Distance* 2.2mm +/- 1.0 2.3mm +/- 1.0
* when measured from left to

These values are from Volvo green book for a 1994 960:
Preferred Range
Camber .................. .3 .............. -0.2 To 0.8
Caster ................... 5 ............... 4.5 To 5.5
Toe-In (Inches)........ .18 (4.5) .. .13 To .23 (3 To 6)
Toe-In (Degrees) ...... .37 .............. .27 To .47

Firestone has another set a values that are no where near these...








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    Front end alignment specification for a 1993 960 wagon

    The tire dealer's spec sheet would have been provided by the alignment machine manufacturer and very likely has condensed most of the 1983-1994 (or possibly including 1997) RWD 700 and 900 series cars.

    Camber has a slight adjustment range, but if they are equal (side to side) and no tire were is evident - you leave it alone.

    Caster is not adjustable. Front-to-rear ride height will have the biggest effect on this angle. If there is drifting/pulling caused by more than a 1/2 degree variation that cannot be corrected by replacement of worn or bent parts, modified length reaction rods can be purchased at Volvo. Increasing the angle improves on-centre feel and cornering traction but make the steering feel heavier. Again, if it aint broke - you dont touch.

    Only three things can make these go out... something is worn, something is bent (either a suspension part or the chassis itself), or spring sag / ride height. I am not including a man made fault where something was assembled/bolted improperly.

    Toe, is the most important tire wear angle, and everybody's spec will probably be 1/16" to 3/16" positive toe (rule of thumb for RWD).

    If the car is not pulling or wearing tires... it's perfect. The only thing a mechanic can really adjust under this condition is your wallet.







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