Impala V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Alignment: Description and Operation
Camber Description
Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, as shown, the
camber is positive (+). When the wheels tilt inward, the camber is negative (-). The amount of tilt measured in degrees from the vertical is known as
the camber angle. Camber influences both directional control and tire wear. Excessive camber results in tire wear and causes the vehicle to pull or lead
to the side with the most positive camber. Camber adjustment is available at both the front and the rear wheels.
Caster Description
Caster is the tilting of the uppermost point of the steering axis, either forward or backward from the vertical, when viewed from the side of the vehicle.
A backward tilt at the top is positive (+) and a forward tilt is negative (-). Caster influences the directional control of the steering, but caster does not
affect tire wear. One wheel with more positive caster than the other wheel causes that wheel to pull toward the center of the vehicle. The vehicle will
move or lead toward that side with the least amount of positive caster.
Toe Description
Toe-in is the turning-in of the wheels, while toe-out is the turning-out of the wheels from the geometric centerline/thrust line. The purpose of toe is to
