Alignment angles, steering gear, struts and shocks, and diagnosis of handling issues.
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- What is camber in wheel alignment?
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The angle of the wheel relative to vertical when viewed from the front of the vehicle.- What does positive camber cause?
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Wheel top leans outward, reduces rolling resistance and heat buildup on highway.- What does negative camber cause?
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Wheel top leans inward, increases tire grip during cornering.- What is caster in wheel alignment?
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The angle of the steering axis forward or backward from vertical when viewed from the side.- What is toe in wheel alignment?
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The angle the wheels point inward or outward relative to the vehicle centerline.- What is steering axis inclination (SAI)?
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The angle formed by the steering axis and vertical line when viewed from the front.- What is thrust angle?
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The angle between the vehicle centerline and the geometric centerline of the rear axle.- What is included angle?
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The sum of camber angle and steering axis inclination angle.- What is a rack and pinion steering system?
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A steering system with a pinion gear on the steering shaft that meshes with a toothed rack.- What is a recirculating ball steering gear?
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A steering system that uses ball bearings between the worm and wormgear for smooth operation.- What is the function of the pitman arm?
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Converts the rotational motion of the steering gear output shaft into linear motion to steer.- What is the function of the center link?
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Transmits steering motion from the pitman arm to the tie rods.- What is the function of a tie rod?
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Connects the steering linkage to the steering knuckle to steer the wheels.- What does power steering fluid do?
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Transmits hydraulic pressure to assist the driver in steering and cools the system.- What is a drag link?
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A steering component that directly connects the pitman arm to the steering knuckle.
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