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Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)

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Fig 1: Identifying Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)
G04679598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Incorrect thrust angle (dogtracking) is the condition in which the rear axle is not square to the chassis. Heavily crowned roads can give the illusion of dogtracking.