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Setting Rear Axle Camber:
For setting the camber, turn the screw (A) of the upper
transverse link.
Because this screw has a left and right hand thread at
either end, the transverse link does not need to be dis-
mantled for the camber to be adjusted.
Furthermore, the rear axle leg (B) has several different
suspension points for the upper transverse link.
If the transverse link was attached in a different location,
this would change the camber when the wheel deflects
and extends.
The manufacturer already selected the best setting for the
vehicle. Therefore, you should not change the attachment
point (B).
b) Setting the Alignment
Wheel alignment (toe-in = figure "A", toe-out = figure "B") describes
the relation of the wheel level to the driving direction.
The tyres are pushed apart in the front by rolling friction when driv-
ing. Therefore, they are no longer precisely parallel to the driving
direction.
To compensate, the tyres of the stationary vehicle can be adjusted so
that they point slightly inwards. This toe-in improves lateral cornering
of the tyres and leads to a more direct response to steering.
If a milder response to steering is desired, this can be achieved
accordingly by adjusting a toe-out, i.e. the wheels of the stationary
vehicle point outward.
An alignment angle of more than 3° toe-in (A) or toe-out (B) will lead to handling problems and decreased
speed. It will also increase tyre wear.
The figure above shows a strongly over-emphasised setting. It is only used for showing the difference
between toe-in and toe-out. If such a setting is used for the vehicle, it will be very difficult to control!
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A
B
B
A
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