Monday, October 21, 2013

Lincoln Town Car Alignment Specifications

Lincoln originally introduced the Town Car as a trim of the 1969 to 1971 Continental. It became a separate model in 1972 and has since been Lincolns most recognized and successful sedan. It is known not only for the performance of its V-8 engine, but also for its comfortable ride and its wide, spacious six-person seating. The current generation of the Town Car rolled out in 2003. The alignment specs for all trims of the 2010 Lincoln Town Car are the same, and the alignment cannot be adjusted on the rear wheels.

Caster

    The caster angle is the measurement of a positive or negative slope in line between the upper and lower steering pivots in a wheel when looking at it from the side of the vehicle. The caster angle is measured in degrees. The limits for the caster angle in the 2010 Lincoln Town Car are +5.45 degrees to +6.95 degrees. The ideal setting for the caster angle is +6.2 degrees.

Camber

    The camber is the angle that the tire slants when looked at from the front of the car. If the top of the tire looks like it is tilting inward toward the cars engine, then the camber angle is negative. If it tilts outward away from the engine, then the camber angle is positive. Like the caster angle, the camber angle is measured in degrees. The limits for the camber angle in the 2010 Lincoln Town Car are -1.35 degrees to +.15 degrees, and the ideal setting for the camber angle is -.6 degrees.

Toe-in

    The front wheels of many vehicles are angled slightly toward each other at their fronts to help take pressure off of the vehicles suspension. This inward angle is referred to as the "toe-in" and is the measurement of the exact angle the wheels sit in relation to the centerline of the vehicle when viewed from above. The toe-in can also be presented in inches by measuring the distance between the fronts of the two front tires and the distance between the backs of the two front tires, with the difference being the toe-in. The limits for the toe-in in the 2010 Lincoln Town Car are +.13 degrees to +3.7 degrees. The 2010 "Motor Auto Repair Manual" suggests performing a ball-joint inspection when calculating or adjusting the toe-in.

FYI

    Please keep in mind that the alignment specs for a vehicle change from year to year, as well as from model to model. Be sure to check your owners manual or speak with a certified mechanic before making any significant repairs or adjustments to your vehicle.


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