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Wheel alignment results OK? 140-160 1971

posted by  someone claiming to be Rhys on  Fri Jun 25 03:48 CST 2004 [RELATED]

The results show a mechanic who doesn't take much pride in his work. The caster is too low, and uneven. The camber is uneven, and excessively positive. The toe is also uneven, but the total amount is ok.
Here are the specs I have used for years.
Caster 2-2.5 degrees
Camber 0 - .5 degree negative
Toe in 1/16 inch or about 1.5 mm total, evenly split left and right with the wheel centered.
Caster should be equal, or very close on both sides, maybe a .2 variation at most. The same is true for camber, both sides should be equal.
SAI or steering axis inclination, is essentialy fixed at the factory, so that explains why it is even, and correct, in your car. He couldn't mess with it.
Volvo recommends a bit of positive camber, but in todays world a bit of negative has shown to be best for handling and tracking. Insist that he achieve the specs I have listed, and the car should handle very well.





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