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Wheel Alignment Angles

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT ANGLES
Camber
Camber is the inward or outward tilting of the wheels at the top.





When the wheel tilts out at the top, then the camber is positive (+). When the wheel tilts in at the top, then the camber is negative (-).

Caster
Caster is the tilting of the steering axis either forward or backward from vertical.





A backward tilt is positive (+) and a forward tilt is negative (-). Front caster adjustment is not a separate procedure on this vehicle. Front caster should fall within specification when the front camber is adjusted.

Toe
Toe is a measurement of how much the front of the wheels are turned in or out from the straight-ahead position.








When the wheels are turned in toward the front of the vehicle, toe is positive (+) (toe inch). When the wheels are turned out toward the front of the vehicle, toe is negative (-) (toe out). Toe is measured in degrees, from side to side, and totaled.