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ALIGNMENT
  Related Terms
• Aspect ratio
• Camber
• Caster
• Toe
 
 

Definition: The checking and adjustment of caster, camber and toe angles in a vehicle's suspension to maintain specifications engineered by the vehicle manufacturer for optimum performance.

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