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Section 34 (Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures): Adjustments: Caster

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  1. Caster is the tilting of front steering axis either forward or backward from vertical, as viewed from the side of vehicle. See Fig 1 .
  2. When axis is tilted backward from vertical, caster is positive. This creates a trailing action on front wheels. When axis is tilted forward, caster is negative, causing a leading action on front wheels.
Fig 1: Determining Caster Angle
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