Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Steering Knuckle: Adjustments



Inclination of imaginary swivel-axis line






Imaginary swivel-axis line is the angle indicated in degrees between the swivel axis (D) (an imaginary line running through the ball bearing in the upper spring cup and the steering swivel member's ball joint) and the vertical (A).

Inward inclination is positive and outward inclination is negative. Correct inclination makes for lighter steering and tends to keep the wheels pointing straight ahead.

Imaginary swivel-axis line cannot be adjusted.