What does four-wheel alignment mean?

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SiennaLynn
07/29/25 11:15am
Four-wheel alignment is based on the four-wheel parameters of the vehicle, adjusted to ensure good driving performance and certain reliability. The installation of the steering wheels, steering knuckles, and front axle of a car has a certain relative position. This installation with a specific relative position is called steering wheel alignment, also known as front-wheel alignment. Front-wheel alignment includes four aspects: kingpin inclination (angle), kingpin caster (angle), wheel camber (angle), and toe-in. Rear-wheel alignment includes wheel camber (angle) and individual rear-wheel toe-in. Collectively, these adjustments are referred to as four-wheel alignment. Its purpose is to maintain stable straight-line driving and easy steering, while reducing wear on the tires and steering components during driving.
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