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Angles values and checking controls for wheel alignment
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Some wheel alignment bases:
FRONT AXLE
DEFINITIONS
Camber
King pin inclination
Included angle
King pin offset
Caster
Ackerman effect
Turning circle
Toe
Steering rack height/wheelbase/track
Vehicle trim
Standard trim
CONTROL OF PRESSURE OF THE TIRES
- Low pressure indicator,
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
ROAD HOLDING
BEHAVIOUR - DIAGNOSIS - ADJUSTEMENT
A- Vehicles pulls to right (or left) at a constant speed
B- Pulling to one side on acceleration and the other on deceleration
Vehicle wanders on rough roads
C- Rolling or directional instability comming out of the corners and on uneven roads
D- Steering wheel base shake
E- Tyres, saw tooth wear
F- Tyres, wear on both shoulders
G- Tyres, wear on the middle of the tread
H- Tyres, wear on the two tyres of the same axle
I- Tyres, wavy or out-of-round wear or flats
CONVERSION TABLE
WHEEL DIAMETER (INCH)
TOE (MM)