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What are correct alignment specifications for 1988 240 wagon? 200 1988

I bought 4 new tires at one place, had a front inner tie rod replaced at my mechanic's, and then took my wagon to an alignment shop (it's a longer story why 3 different places!) and got back a sheet of figures that puzzle me. I read in Bentley's service manual that only camber and toe-in are adjustable (not caster) on the front wheels and nothing on the rear wheels.

Did I get a good alignment?

It feels stiff and straight with no vibration or pulling when I drove a mile home in city traffic (but it felt straight w/o shaking before I got the tires).

Should I drive it on the freeway to test?

Here are the figures:
Front Caster Left: Initial 2.2 degrees Final 2.5 degrees
Right: Initial 2.1 degrees Final 2.7 degrees
Front Camber Left: Initial 0.6 degrees Final 0.6 degrees
Right: Initial 0.2 degrees Final 0.2 degrees
Front Toe Left: Initial 0.20" Final 0.05"
Right: Initial 0.20" Final 0.05"

Secondary Angles
SAI Left: Initial 2.0 degrees Final 2.0 degrees
SAI Right: Initial 1.4 degrees Final 1.4 degrees

I'm particularly concerned by the Front Camber Right figures since the sheet specs have 0.3-0.8 degrees as the minimum and maximum for right and left front camber figures, but only the right is 0.2 degrees.

Thanks!






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