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Wheel Alignment Angles: Caster

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Fig 1: Caster
GF0009636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number 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 Caster Adjustment - Front  will give the vehicle the best directional stability characteristics when loaded and driven. The caster setting is not related to tire wear.