GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 141955  Size: SH

Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front of the vehicle. When The wheel tilts outward at the top, The camber is positive (+). When the wheel tilts inward at the top the camber is negative (-). The amount of tilt is measured in degrees from the vertical. The camber setting influences the directional control of the vehicle and tyre wear.

Too much positive camber will result in premature wear on the outside of the tyre and cause excessive wear on the suspension parts.

Too much negative camber will result in premature wear on the inside of the tyre and cause excessive wear on the suspension parts.

Unequal side-to-side camber of 1 degree or more will cause the vehicle to pull or lead to the side with the most positive camber.