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Front Suspension

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FRONT SUSPENSION WHEEL ALIGNMENT DATA

Suspension Base suspension m.y. 1994 Base suspension m.y. 1995 Plus suspension
Engine  1.8 liter 90 hp 
1.9 liter 75 hp 
2.0 liter 115 hp  All vehicles with base suspension  2.8 liter 172 hp 
Total toe (1) (wheels not pressed) 0 ° +10'
Camber (2) (in straight-ahead position) -30' +/- 20' -35'+/- 20' -36'+/- 20' -40 +/- 20'
Maximum permissible difference between left and right 20'
Toe angle difference at 20 ° lock from left to right -1° 5'+/- 20' -1° 5'+/- 20' -1° 30'+/- 20'
Caster (not adjustable) +1° 45'+/-30' +1° 50'+/- 30' +1° 50'+/-30' +3° 25'+/- 30'
Maximum permissible difference between left and right 30'
(1) Adjust total toe on right tie rod only, set left tie rod to length. See TIE RODS (TRW OR ZF), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

(2) Camber can be corrected only at wheel bearing housing/suspension strut connection.