Exam 49: Wheel Alignment

____ is the angle of the steering axis of a wheel from the vertical, as viewed from the side of the vehicle.

Technician A says thrust line deviations are usually caused by the shifting of the rear axle on its spring supports. Technician B says rear wheel misalignment or damage from an accident can cause thrust line deviations. Who is correct?

Which statement is false?

Unequal SAI angles can cause ______.

A vehicle is being aligned that has too much positive camber and too little positive caster on the left front wheel. The vehicle has an adjustable strut mount that allows for both caster and camber adjustment. In what direction should the mount be moved?

Technician A says tilting the top of the wheel forward will result in a negative caster. Technician B says tilting the top of a wheel outward will result in negative camber. Who is correct?

Describe the tire wear condition that will occur from an incorrect front toe setting.

Unequal caster angles cause the vehicle to steer toward the side with greater caster.

When performing a four-wheel alignment, you should check and adjust the front wheel angles before checking and adjusting the rear wheel angles.

Which of the following tire wear patterns will result from excessive negative camber?

When should wheel alignment be checked?

An ___________________is a limited-purpose, tire contact, vehicle lift equipped with turning radius plates.

Road crown is being discussed. Technician A adds slightly more negative caster on the left side to compensate. Technician B adds slightly more positive camber on the right side. Who is correct?

Front-wheel-drive vehicles with strut suspensions typically have a higher SAI angle than rear-wheel-drive vehicles with short-long arm suspension.

The difference of rear toe from the geometric centerline is called the _____ angle.

What is the correct sequence for adjusting alignment angles during a four-wheel alignment?

What can be caused by excessive negative caster?

Which problem is not caused by excessive positive caster ?

____________________ is the angle between true vertical and a line drawn between the steering pivots as viewed from the front of the vehicle.

When the right front wheel is turned 20 degrees to the left the left front wheel moves only 18 degrees. What could be the problem?