Glossary of Auto Terms

DriverSide's Car Dictionary has the most comprehensive definitions of automotive terms. This auto glossary can help you decipher what your mechanic is fixing and what the purpose or function of the particular auto part or accessory is for. We have taken the mystery out of automotive service jargon, so that you don't have to.

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Camber

One of the "Big 3" of alignment: Camber, Caster, and Toe, camber is the way the tire "leans" towards the engine bay (negative camber) or away from the engine bay (positive camber).



See Also:
Shock Absorbers
CV Joints
Control Arms
Bushings
Suspension System
Caster
Leaf Springs
Chassis

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