CM Advanced Ch.12 Flashcards
To assure the proper steering control and normal wear of tires and tracks, you must maintain proper what?
Alignment
What refers to the relationship between the wheels of the vehicle and its suspension and steering?
Front-end alignment
As views from the front of the vehicle, what angle is the degree to which the wheel tilts inward or outward?
Camber
When viewed from the side of the wheel, what angle is the degree to which the kingpin or ball joint tilts forward or rearward in relation to the frame?
Caster
The inward tilt of the kingpin at the top is known as what?
KPI (kingpin inclination)
Vehicles with ball-joint suspension have what is known as what which is defined as inward tilt of the spindle support arm at the top?
Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)
Of all the alignment factors, what is the most critical?
Toe-in
The front-end assembly of the motor vehicle requires careful design and adjustment because each front wheel is pivoted separately on a what?
Steering knuckle
What is the ability of the vehicle to maintain a right angle between the center line of the vehicle and Thoth the front and rear axles or spindles?
Tracking