Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)

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Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Angle (Dog Tracking)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Vertical centerline
2	-	Axle centerline
3	-	Thrust angle

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.