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Wheel geometry: Caster

Fig 1: Identifying Caster Angle
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Caster is the angle with which the imaginary swivel-axis line deviates from the perpendicular, viewed from the side, and is specified in degrees.

When the imaginary swivel-axis line is inclined rearwards as illustrated, caster is said to be positive (+) and when inclined forwards it is said to be negative (-). The Saab 9 -3 has positive caster.

Caster tends to keep the wheels pointing straight ahead and helps the driver to steer a straight path. In addition, more powerful steering wheel return action is obtained with a greater caster angle.

Caster is not adjustable.