ASE ASE Steering & Wheel Alignment

Question 1

Which alignment angle describes the inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel as viewed from the front of the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Camber

Answer

Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel measured in degrees; positive camber tilts the top outward, negative camber tilts it inward.

Question 2

What alignment angle has the GREATEST effect on straight-line stability and steering returnability?

Accepted Answer

Caster

Answer

Caster is the forward or rearward tilt of the steering axis; positive caster promotes straight-line stability and self-centering of the steering wheel.

Question 3

Which type of steering gear converts rotary motion of the steering wheel into linear motion at the tie rods?

Accepted Answer

Rack and pinion

Answer

A rack and pinion gear uses a circular pinion gear that meshes directly with a linear rack, translating rotation into side-to-side movement.

Question 4

A vehicle pulls consistently to the left during braking. Which component is the MOST likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Sticking right front brake caliper

Answer

A sticking caliper on the right front applies braking force only on that side during deceleration, pulling the vehicle toward the left.

Question 5

What is the thrust angle on a four-wheel alignment?

Accepted Answer

The angle between the rear axle thrust line and the vehicle centerline

Answer

Thrust angle is the direction the rear axle pushes the vehicle relative to its centerline; a non-zero thrust angle causes the vehicle to dog-track.

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ASE ASE Steering & Wheel Alignment