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Wheel Alignment Angles: Caster

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Fig 1: Identifying Caster Angle
G06262481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION TABLE

Item Description
1 True vertical
2 Positive caster angle
3 Shock-to-ball joint centerline
4 Pivot centerline

Caster is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the ball joints when viewed from the side. The SPECIFICATIONS  will give the vehicle the best directional stability characteristics when loaded and driven. The caster setting is not related to tire wear.