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c) Setting of the Camber
The camber is the inclination of the wheel level as viewed from the front (vertical).
Negative inclination
Positive inclination
(Top wheel edge points inwards)
(Top wheel edge points outwards)
A negative inclination on the front wheels increases the lateral cornering powers of the wheel when driving through bends, the steering reacts more directly and
steering forces are reduced. At the same time the wheel is pushed onto the axle leg in the direction of the axis. This stops an axial bearing clearance, the driving
behaviour is calmer.
A negative inclination on the rear wheels reduces the tendency of the rear of the vehicle to swerve in bends. By setting a negative inclination, the wear on the
inside of the tyres increases. However, this effect can be compensated by setting a toe-in.
Shifting the camber in positive direction up to a positive camber, however, reduces the side tracking power of the wheels!
Setting of the camber on front and rear wheels
The clamping screws (1) for fine adjustment of the camber are each lo-
cated in the top transverse links.
• Turn the clamping screw in the upper transverse link clockwise: The
wheel top edge is pulled inwards towards a „negative camber“.
• Twist the clamping screw in the upper transverse link counter-clockwise:
The wheel top edge is pulled outwards towards a „positive camber“.
Ensure a balanced adjustment of the lateral track forces of the front and
rear axis, because differences may lead to oversteering/understeering.
The upper transverse links can be attached to the dampener bridges in
another position (2). However, this will also affect the wheel camber when
rebounding and the roll centre.
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