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Transportation Training Wheel Alignment Why Align the Wheels? Correct Wheel alignment is essential to vehicle safety. Improve Handling Ability Maximum Fuel Economy Prolong Tire Life Alignment Angles and Adjustments Caster Camber Toe-in/out Caster Caster is the forward or rearward tilt of the Steering Knuckle Camber Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel and tire assembly Toe-in /Toe-out Is the inward or outward direction of both left and right wheel and tire assemblies Ride Height Ride height is measured from the rocker panel to the ground surface Thrust Angle or Tracking Thrust angle is the direction that the rear wheels are pointing in relation to the center line of the vehicle. Steering Wheel Center Steering center is simply the fact that the steering wheel is centered “level” when the vehicle is traveling down a straight and level road. Common Adjustments The most common adjustments are Caster, Camber, Toe, and Thrust angle Pre Alignment Inspection Worn Tires Tire Pressure Tire Size and Type Wheel or Tire runout Reading Tire Wear Abnormal Tire Wear is Caused by Incorrect Tire Pressure Excessive Camber Incorrect Toe Settings Making Adjustments Caster is adjusted by moving the control arm so that the ball joint moves toward the front or rear of the vehicle and is not always adjustable. Making Adjustments Camber is changed by moving the control arm in or out without moving the ball joint forward or rearward.. Making Adjustments Toe angle is adjusted by lengthening or shortening the tie-rods.. Suspension Types Mac Pherson Strut Suspension with Rack and Pinion Steering ASE-Type Questions Automotive Service Excellence Transportation Training Wheel Alignment * By Allowing the tires to roll freely without scuffing or slipping sideways under any operating conditions 4.Ride height 5.Thrust Angle or Tracking 6.Steering Center Non adjustable 7.Scrub Radius 8.Steering Axis Inclination 9.Toe-Out on Turns When viewed from the side of the vehicle