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Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)

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Fig 1: Identifying Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)
G06094214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

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.