Alignment System Description and Operation Guide
Alignment: Description and Operation
Wheel Alignment Definitions
WHEEL ALIGNMENT DEFINITIONS
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment refers to the angular relationship between a vehicle's wheels, suspension attaching points, and the ground. Vehicles with properly
aligned front and rear suspensions handle predictably, and provide good straight line stability on the highway with minimal tire wear. In real world
driving conditions, wheel alignment settings change over time due to suspension component wear or damage; they must be periodically checked and
adjusted as necessary.
Toe
Toe is a measure of how far a wheel is turned in or out from the straight ahead direction. When the front of a wheel is turned in, the toe is positive.
When turned out, the toe is negative.
Camber
Camber is a measure of wheel tilt from the vertical direction, when the wheel is viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle. Camber is negative when
the top of the wheel tilts inward and positive when the top of the wheel tilts outward.
Caster
