Most of the candidates could not give the required responses to both part(a) and part(b) of the question. The required response to part (a) of the question is:
(a)(i) Toe-in is where the distance between the front wheels is less at the front than at the rear.
(ii) Toe-out is where the distance between the front wheels is less at the rear than at
the front.
(iii) Camber angle is the angle formed between the centre line of the wheel and the
vertical.
Part (b) of the question required the candidates to state three advantages of the wheel camber which are:
- light steering;
- reduces stress on the wheel bearings;
- self centering effects
- wheel is easier to swivel.