Exam 49: Wheel Alignment

Describe scrub radius.

Proper alignment is possible even if the vehicle ride height is incorrect.

Which of the following statements is false?

Turning the adjustment sleeve on the ____________________ changes the toe setting.

Why must the vehicle be at the proper ride height before an alignment is done?

Correct ____________________ is the result of having all suspension parts in their correct locations, in good condition, and aligned so that the rear wheels follow directly behind the front wheels while moving in a straight line .

Which of the following is NOT a method for adjusting caster or camber?

Caster adjustments are normally made at the top of the strut assembly.

Many vehicles are designed to use ____________________ of various thicknesses to adjust camber and caster settings.

Define positive camber.

Before adjusting toe on a rack-and-pinion system, Technician A loosens the small outer bellows clamp. Technician B installs a steering wheel holder between the steering wheel and the driver's seat. Who is correct?

Which statement about front wheel toe adjustment is false?

Correct ____________________ angles are designed to provide steering stability.

The ____________________ bolt and cam assembly is often used to adjust camber and caster settings.

Front wheel toe changes as a car goes around a corner.

The difference of the sum of the rear toe from the geometric centerline of the vehicle is called the ____________________ angle.

All the following angles are adjustable during wheel alignment EXCEPT:

A cam bolt at the junction between the base of the strut assembly and the steering knuckle is used to adjust the ______.

Some vehicles allow the upper ball joint to be rotated 180 degrees to change the camber angle approximately ____________________ degree(s).

An incorrect turning radius angle is being discussed. Technician A says replacement shims can be used in many vehicles to correct the condition. Technician B says steering or suspension parts are damaged. Who is correct?