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Thrust Angle

  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Move the vehicle 3 - 4 meters (10 - 13 ft) straight forward.
  3. Draw the center of loci for both the front and rear axles.
  4. Measure distance "L" between the center lines of the axle loci.

    Thrust angle: Inspection value 

    0°00'±30'

    Less than 30' when "L" is 23 mm (0.9 in) or less.

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    (a) Center line of loci (front axle)
    (b) Center line of loci (rear axle)