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Vauxhall Astra H07 · Rear Axle and Rear Wheel Suspension
07 · Steering & suspension

Rear Axle and Rear Wheel Suspension (Camber): Repair Instructions

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra H
Section
Repair Instructions › Camber
Rear Axle and Rear Wheel SuspensionCamber

Camber

Camber is the angle between a wheel's centre plane (1) and a vertical line (2) to the plane of the road.

It is a positive camber (I) if the wheel centre plane tilts outwards from the vertical line. It is a negative camber (II) if it tilts inwards towards the vertical line.

To achieve high lateral forces and hence better handling when cornering, modern vehicles are usually designed with a negative camber.

 Object Number: 2400749 Size: DEFAULT

Effects of incorrect measurement angles

Camber too large (negative):

  • improved lateral control on cornering,
  • at high speed and high axle load, unacceptable heating of tyre shoulders
  • tyre damage due to overheating
  • premature inner tyre wear

Camber too low (positive):

  • poorer lateral control on cornering
  • increased outer tyre wear (only in conjunction with toe-in fault)

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