Wheel alignment LJC

The bicycle front wheel is an example of positive caster,

• True

• False

• Of What???

A Positive castor. B Negative castor. C Toe-in. D Toe-out.

Which of the above would you expect on a front wheel drive vehicle with power steering?

• A and D

• A and C

• B and D

• B and C

What term is used to describe the effect where the top of the wheels tilt outwards?

• Negative caster

• Toe Out

• Positive camber

• Road crown effect

When a car turns, both wheels move in circles of equal radius.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an effect of crabbing?

• Better fuel economy

• Lower Vibration

• Better Handling

• Increased Tyre Wear

If the tyre tread shows a feathered edge on the outside, what might be its cause?

• Excessive positive caster

• Excessive negative camber

• Excessive toe-in

• Excessive toe out

Which of the following should be adjusted first?

• A) Camber

• B) Caster

How is the toe adjustment made?

• By varying the Track rod length

• By the addition of shims

• By adjusting the control arm angle

• By adjusting the control arm height

What is an eccentric washer?

• A device for cleaning a wheel properly

• A shim of different thickness

• A rod and sleeve combination

• A metal disc with a hole not in the centre

Which of the following might be responsible if a vehicle's alignment readings are very different from the manufacturer's specification?

• Excessive tyre wear

• Accident damage

• Over inflated tyres

• Lack of special tools