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Caster and Frame Angle

Fig 1: Identifying Caster And Frame Angle
G03903988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Caster is the deviation from vertical of an imaginary line drawn through the ball joints when viewed from the side. The caster SPECIFICATIONS  in this article will give the vehicle the best directional stability characteristics when loaded and driven. The caster setting is not related to tire wear.