Front Wheel Alignment

The angles involved in front wheel alignment are caster, camber, toe-in, steering axis inclination, and toe-out on turns. They refer to the tilt of the wheels and steering axis. These angles govern the way the front wheels behave while the vehicle is in motion. Balance is a large part of the picture. The goal is a balanced relationship of the steering angles, with due regard for road and load factors involved in each individual case. Some early cars used a tiller instead of a steering wheel. To turn the wheels, you really had to pay attention. Turning the tiller to the left turned the car to the right, and vice versa.