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Alignment Definitions




Negative Camber:






CAMBER
Camber is the inward or outward tilting of the wheels at the top. When the wheel tilts out at the top camber is positive (+) When the wheel tilts in at the top 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, toe is positive (+) (toe in). When the wheels are turned out, toe is negative (-) (toe out). Toe is measured in degrees, from side to side, and totaled.