Ch 79 Wheel Alignment

Which of the following is not a fundamental angle for proper wheel alignment?

• Toe

• Camber

• Tracking

• Runout

The inward or outward tilt of a wheel and tire when viewed from the front of the car is called ____.

• negative caster

• toe

• camber

• positive caster

Technician A says “toe-in” is produced when the front of the wheels are closer together than the rear of the wheels. Technician B says “toe-in” is produced when the front of the wheels are farther apart than the rear of the wheels. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• BOTH A & B

• Neither A nor B

Setting unequal caster will help counter the effects of road crown.

• True

• False

Camber controls the direction of the two front wheels in relation to the two rear wheels.

• True

• False

An incorrect toe setting will cause a tire to scuff and rapidly wear.

• True

• False

One of the reasons for camber is to aid steering by placing the vehicle weight on the inner end of the spindle.

• True

• False

To increase positive caster, move the upper control ball joint forward.

• True

• False

Correct wheel alignment is important to achieving good fuel economy.

• True

• False

Camber and caster cannot be adjusted on some MacPherson strut suspensions.

• True

• False