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Thrust Angle

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  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Move the vehicle 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) 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°±30' 

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

Fig 1: Measuring Distance "L" Between Center Lines Of Axle Loci
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