Wheel Alignment: Specifications: Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
All alignment specifications are in degrees.
NOTE:
All wheel alignments are to be set with the vehicle at curb height. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
1500 SERIES - NON-AIR SUSPENSION (17, 20, AND 22 IN. TIRE)
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.10° | -0.30° to 0.50° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | -0.10° | 0.30° to -0.50° |
| CROSS - CAMBER (Maximum Side-To-Side Difference) | 0.20° | -0.20° to 0.60° |
| CASTER -- LEFT | 3.50° | 3.00° to 4.00° |
| CASTER - RIGHT (20 and 22 in. Tire) | 3.90° | 3.40° to 4.40° |
| CROSS - CASTER (20 and 22 in. Tire) | -0.40° | -0.80° to 0.00° |
| CASTER - RIGHT (17 in. Tire) | 3.75° | 3.25° to 4.25° |
| CROSS - CASTER (17 in. Tire) | -0.25° | -0.65° to 0.15° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | 0.10° | 0.00° to 0.20° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
1500 SERIES - AIR SUSPENSION (17 AND 20 IN. TIRE)
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT (DS Air NRH) ** | -0.24° | 0.16° to -0.64° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT (DS Air NRH) ** | -0.44° | -0.84° to -0.04° |
| CAMBER - LEFT (DS Air Aero) *** | -1.00° | -1.40° to -0.60° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT (DS Air Aero) *** | -1.20° | -1.60° to -0.80° |
| CROSS - CAMBER (Maximum Side-To-Side Difference) | 0.20° | 0.60° to -0.20° |
| CASTER -- LEFT (DS Air NRH) ** | 3.67° | 4.17° to 3.17° |
| CASTER -- LEFT (DS Air Aero) *** | 4.10° | 4.60° to 3.60° |
| CASTER - RIGHT (DS Air (NRH) **(20 in. Tire) | 4.07° | 4.57° to 3.57° |
| CASTER - RIGHT (DS Air NRH) **(17 in. Tire) | 3.92° | 4.42° to 3.42° |
| CASTER - RIGHT (DS Air Aero) ***(20 in. Tire) | 4.50° | 5.00° to 4.00° |
| CASTER - RIGHT (DS Air Aero) ***(17 in. Tire) | 4.35° | 4.85° to 3.85° |
| CROSS - CASTER (20 in. Tire) | -0.40° | 0.00° to -0.80° |
| CROSS - CASTER (17 in. Tire) | -0.25° | 0.15° to -0.65° |
| TOE - TOTAL* (DS Air NRH) | 0.47° | 0.57° to 0.37° |
| TOE - TOTAL* (DS Air Aero) | 0.10° | 0.20° to 0.00° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
| ** All Air Ride vehicles are to be aligned at NRH (Normal Ride Height) setting | ||
| *** Aero is vehicle lowered 27 mm from NRH | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.60° to 0.40° |
| CROSS - CAMBER (Maximum Side-To-Side Difference) | 0.00° | -0.50° to 0.50° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | 0.30° | 0.00° to 0.60° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.30° to 0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
2500 SERIES - 4X2
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +4.15° | +3.65° to +4.65° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +4.00° | +3.50° to +4.50° |
| CROSS-CASTER | +0.15° | -0.35° to +0.65° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
2500 SERIES - 4X4
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +4.50° | +4.00° to +5.00° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +4.80° | +4.30° to +5.30° |
| CROSS-CASTER | -0.30° | -0.80° to +0.20° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
2500 SERIES - AIR SUSPENSION - 4X2, 4X4
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT ** | 0.25° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT ** | 0.25° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CROSS - CAMBER (Maximum Side-To-Side Difference) | 0.20° | 0.00° to 0.50° |
| CASTER -- LEFT ** | 5.0° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - RIGHT ** | 5.30° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | -0.30° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | 0.10° | -0.10° to 0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
| ** All Air Ride vehicles are to be aligned at NRH (Normal Ride Height) setting | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.15° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
3500 SERIES - 4X2
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +4.15° | +3.65° to +4.65° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +4.00° | +3.50° to +4.50° |
| CROSS-CASTER | +0.15° | -0.35° to +0.65° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
3500 SERIES - 4X4
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +4.50° | +4.00° to +5.00° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +4.80° | +4.30° to +5.30° |
| CROSS-CASTER | -0.30° | -0.80° to +0.20° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
2500/3500 SERIES - BOX OFF - 4X2
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +3.75° | +3.25° to +4.25° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +3.75° | +3.25° to +4.25° |
| CROSS-CASTER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
2500/3500 SERIES - BOX OFF - 4X4
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +3.75° | +3.25° to +4.25° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +3.75° | +3.25° to +4.25° |
| CROSS-CASTER | -0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
3500 SERIES - CAB CHASSIS
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.25° | -0.25° to +0.75° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +3.75° | +3.25° to +4.25° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +3.75° | +3.25° to +4.25° |
| CROSS-CASTER | -0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
4500/5500 SERIES - WHEEL BASE 144.5, 164.4, 168.5, 173.4
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.10° | -0.40° to +0.60° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.10° | -0.40° to +0.60° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +7.80° | +7.30° to +8.30° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +8.10° | +7.60° to +8.60° |
| CROSS-CASTER | -0.30° | +0.20° to -0.80° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
4500/5500 SERIES - WHEEL BASE 192.5, 197.4
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.10° | -0.40° to +0.60° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.10° | -0.40° to +0.60° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +8.30° | +7.80° to +8.80° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +8.60° | +8.10° to +9.10° |
| CROSS-CASTER | 0.30° | +0.20° to -0.80° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
4500/5500 SERIES - WHEEL BASE 204.5
| FRONT ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER - LEFT | 0.10° | -0.40° to +0.60° |
| CAMBER - RIGHT | 0.10° | -0.40° to +0.60° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.50° to +0.50° |
| CASTER - LEFT | +8.60° | +7.60° to +9.60° |
| CASTER - RIGHT | +8.90° | +7.90° to +9.90° |
| CROSS-CASTER | 0.30° | -0.20° to +0.80° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.20° | +0.10° to +0.30° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||
SPECIFICATIONS
| REAR ALIGNMENT | PREFERRED SETTING | ACCEPTABLE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBER | -0.10° | -0.45° to +0.25° |
| CROSS-CAMBER | 0.00° | -0.30° to +0.30° |
| TOE - TOTAL* | +0.10° | -0.20° to +0.40° |
| THRUST ANGLE | 0.00° | -0.40° to +0.40° |
| Positive toe (+) is toe-in and negative toe (?) is Toe-out. | ||
| * TOTAL TOE is the sum of both the left and right wheel toe settings. TOTAL TOE should be equally split between each wheel on the same axle to ensure the steering wheel is centered after setting toe. | ||