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  Non-standard Conditions Caused by Improper Wheel Alignment  
 

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT : Non-standard Conditions Caused by Improper Wheel Alignment

(1) IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CAMBER

Heavy steering wheel operation
Slow steering wheel return
Uneven tire wear

(2) IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CASTER

Excessive caster: Heavy steering wheel operation
Insufficient caster: Slow steering wheel return
Imbalance between left and right: Car may be pulled to the side with the smaller caster angle

(3) IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED KINGPIN INCLINATION

Heavy steering wheel operation
Heavy shock loads transmitted to steering wheel
Slow steering wheel return

(4) IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TOE

Heavy steering wheel operation
Car may be pulled to one side
Uneven tire wear