Monaco 2002 Diplomat, Service Manual

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The correct wheel alignment promotes longer tire wear and ease of
handling while minimizing the strain on the steering system and the axle
components.
Camber:
Camber, as shown, is vertical tilt of wheel
as viewed from the front of the vehicle. This
is machined into the axle when manufactured
and is not adjustable.
• “Positive” camber is an outward tilt of
the wheel at the top.
• “Negative” camber is an inward tilt of
the wheel at the top.
Toe Setting:
The toe setting represents different
distances between the front and rear of the
tires (measured at the vertical centerline of
the tires).
Toe-in occurs when the tire front distance
is less than the tire rear distance.
Toe-out occurs when the tire front distance
is greater than the tire rear distance.
Wheels are generally set with initial toe-
in. As the vehicle operates tires tend toward a
toe-out condition. By starting with an initial
toe-in setting, a desirable “near zero toe-in”
can be achieved when the vehicle is in
motion.
Incorrect toe settings, where toed-in or
toed-out, can have a significant effect on tire
wear. The toe setting is adjusted by lengthening
or shortening the cross tube.
Chassis Information
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D I P L O M A T
1 0 • 2 7 8
ALIGNMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
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