What to Replace When Camber Angle Cannot Be Adjusted?

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MacCayden
07/30/25 8:40am
When the camber angle cannot be adjusted, components such as shock absorbers or control arms may need replacement. Below is relevant information about camber angle: 1. Effect 1: It enables wheels to roll closer to perpendicular to the road surface, reducing sliding and steering resistance, thereby improving the ease of front-wheel steering operation. 2. Effect 2: It decreases the load on bearings and their lock nuts, extending service life and enhancing steering safety. To prevent wheel deformation when fully loaded, which may cause the upper part of the wheel to tilt inward and damage tire connecting components, vehicles are generally aligned with a slight toe-out angle, approximately 1 degree. 3. Negative Effect: Excessive negative camber can lead to uneven wear on the inner side of tires; accelerated wear of suspension system components; and the vehicle may pull toward the side with less negative camber.
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