Wheel Alignment Angles: Caster

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

Fig 1: Identifying Caster Is Tilting Of Steering Axis Either Forward Or Backward From Vertical

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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.