1982 GMC Magnavan Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Wheel Alignment (Procedures): Description: Camber

Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. When wheels tilt outward at top from centerline of vehicle, camber is said to be positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber is said to be negative. Amount of tilt or camber angle, is measured in degrees from vertical.

Fig 1: Camber Angle
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Camber is amount of tilt inward or outward from vertical.Β 

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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