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Saturn LW300 V6-3.0L VIN R (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Saturn
Model
L Series LW300
Engine
V6-3.0L VIN R
Year
2001
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Alignment: Description and Operation

WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

DEFINITIONS 

Wheel Alignment 

Wheel alignment refers to the angular relationship between a vehicles 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 

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