Steering Angles

Question 1

When the upper strut mounts on a MacPherson strut vehicle are tilted forward of the upper ball joints, the vehicle has _________

Answer 1

Negative caster

Question 2

What type of angle is caster?

Answer 2

Directional control

Question 3

The imaginary line drawn through the centre of the upper and lower ball joints on a conventional steering vehicle is known as the _____________

Answer 3

Steering axis

Question 4

Caster tends to lean the car into a turn if it is set ____________

Answer 4

Negative

Question 5

Camber is measured by comparing the wheel angle to ____________

Answer 5

True vertical

Question 6

If the wheel on a vehicle leans inward at the top, the angle produced is called __________

Answer 6

Negative camber

Question 7

Excessive camber may cause _________

Answer 7

Tire wear

Question 8

Uneven side to side camber may cause __________

Answer 8

The car to pull

Question 9

The inward tilt of the steering axis (viewed from the front) is called _____________

Answer 9

Steering axis inclination

Question 10

Included angle is defined as ____________

Answer 10

Steering axis inclination and camber

Question 11

When camber is 0°, SAI and included angle will be _________

Answer 11

The same

Question 12

Turning radius is determined by _________

Answer 12

The angle of the steering arms

Question 13

Incorrect turning radius is determined by ___________

Answer 13

Tire squeal and tire wear

Question 14

When measuring turning radius, if the inside wheel is turned in 20°, the outside wheel should turn ____________

Answer 14

Less

Question 15

If the turning radius specs are not published, then __________________

Answer 15

Measurements should be compared side to side

Question 16

The purpose of the toe angle is to __________ and ____________

Answer 16

Maximize tire life, compensate for any deflection in the steering linkage

Question 17

When the vehicle is in motion, ideally the toe setting should be ____________

Answer 17

Zero (0°)

Question 18

Incorrect toe setting may cause _________

Answer 18

Rapid tire wear

Question 19

Excessive toe-out causes ______________

Answer 19

Scuffing wear from inside to outside

Question 20

The vehicle thrust line is determined by the ___________

Answer 20

Rear toe

Question 21

If the thrust line is off to the right of the vehicle the vehicle will ______________, _____________, and _______________

Answer 21

Pull to the left, pull to the side with the shortest wheelbase, dog track

Question 22

The direction the vehicle will travel in is determined by the ______________

Answer 22

Thrust line

Question 23

Moving the top of the MacPherson strut rearward will cause the ________________

Answer 23

Caster to move more positive

Question 24

Adding a shim with the thickest portion at the top between the rear spindle and axle will cause the ______________

Answer 24

Camber to move more positive

Question 25

Lengthening a front-mounted strut rod will increase ___________

Answer 25

Negative caster