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Fig. 2: Adjusting Tie Rod Sleeves (Top View)
ADJUSTMENTS CAMBER 1. Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. See Fig. 3 . 2. When wheels tilts outward at the top (from centerline of vehicle), camber is positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber is negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical.
Fig. 3: Determining Camber Angle
CASTER 1. Caster is tilting of front steering axis either forward or backward from vertical, as viewed from side of vehicle. See Fig. 4 . 2. When axis is tilted backward from vertical, caster is positive. This creates a trailing action on front wheels. When axis is tilted forward, caster is negative, causing a leading action on front wheels. NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or |