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Incorrect thrust angle (dogtracking)

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Fig 1: Locating Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)
G04582699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.