1959 Buick Wheel Alignment Specs

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Standard Suspension:
  Caster, Degrees
    Limits: -1-1/2
    Desired: -1-1/2

  Camber, Degrees
     Limits: +1/2
     Desired: +1/2

Toe-In, Inches: 1/16 to 5/32

  Toe-Out on Turns, Degrees:
    Outer wheel: 18
    Inner Wheel: 20 [Incorrect toe-out, when other adjustments are correct, generally indicates bent steering arms]

Kingpin Angle Degrees Theoretical:
7 @ 5-6 Camber [Incorrect kingpin angle with correct camber indicates bent suspension arms or steering knuckle support]

Air Suspension
  Caster, Degrees:
    Limits: -1
    Desired: -1
  Camber Degrees:
    Limits: -1/2
    Desired: +1/2
  Toe-in, Inch: 1/16 to 5/32
  Toe-out on Turns, Degrees: Outer wheel: 18; Inner Wheel: 20
[Incorrect toe-out, when other adjustments are correct, generally indicates bent steering arms.]
Kingping Angle Degrees Theoretical: 7 @ 5-6 Camber
[Incorrect kingpin angle with correct camber indicates bent suspension arms or steering knuckle support.]

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Wheel Alignment Specs

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