Suspension & Steering (A4)Question 32 of 120
Excessive positive caster generally results in:
a.Wander at highway speed
b.Loss of directional stability
c.Increased steering effort but improved straight-line stability
d.Rapid center-tread wear
Explanation
Positive caster tilts the steering axis rearward at the top, improving straight-line stability and steering return but increasing effort. Too little caster causes wander and poor return. Caster is measured during alignment and typically compared side to side.
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