Title: Check toe-out on turns (i.e., turning radius); determine needed action.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Suspension and Steering: Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair

Check should include

- conducting a visual inspection, according to state inspection procedures
- using specialized tools, according to manufacturer guidelines.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
IV. Suspension and Steering
E. Wheel Alignment, Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
Task 4

Process/Skill Questions:

- How much difference can there be between steering axis inclination (SAI) and included angle?
- How would a technician use SAI and included angle to determine if a strut or a knuckle is bent?
- Is SAI adjustable? Explain.
- What are the key differences between positive and negative scrub radius? How does scrub radius affect the braking system?