Professional Documents
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• Introduction
• Wheel Alignment
• Camber angle
• Castor angle
• Kingpin Inclination
• Toe-In Toe-Out
• Included angle
• Scrub Radius
INTRODUCTION
• The steering system allow the driver to control the direction
of vehicle travel.
• The following are the secondary function of steering system:
(1)It provides directional stability of vehicle when going straight
ahead.
(2) It provides straight ahead recovery after completing a turn.
(3) It helps in controlling wear and tear of tyres.
(4) It converts the rotary movement of the steering wheel into an
angular turn of the front wheels
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF
A GOOD STEERING SYSTEM
• Effect:
Excessive camber causes improper contact of the wheel.
Positive Camber
If tiles outward it is positive camber angle.
Angle
Positive camber angle
Primarily used on front wheels.
Reasons to use Positive
Camber
Creates more stability.
Carry more weight.