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Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)

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Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Angle (Dog Tracking)
GF0002954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Vehicle centerline
2 Axle centerline
3 Thrust angle

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