MAHLE RTI Laser 4 - Manual (Page 14)

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INSTRUMENTATION SET-UP
Center the Steering Wheel:
Center the steering wheel in the straight ahead position and clamp in place with the Steering Wheel Holder.
The engine must be running to set the steering wheel position on cars with power steering.
Mount the Left & Right Laser Toe Gauges:
1) Determine the manufacturer’s preferred total toe specification for the front wheels. Rotate the tapered
magnet on each Laser Toe Gauge to one-half this specified value. (See Fig. 27)
EXAMPLE: The manufacturer’s preferred total toe specification is 0.08 inches Toe In. Rotate both of
the tapered magnets to one-half this value which is 0.04 inches.
2) Mount the Laser Toe Gauges to the Wheel Clamps. Center the magnet on the Wheel Runout
Compensating Adapter. Connect the safety strap to the Wheel Clamp for extra protection against damage.
(See Fig. 28)
3) Level the Laser Toe Gauges using the spirit level located on the top.
4) Flip the power switch to ON and open the protective covers on the laser beams.
Mount the Rear Retro-screens:
1) Determine the manufacturer’s preferred total toe specification for the rear wheels. Rotate the tapered
magnet on each of the Rear Retro-screens to one-half this specified value. (See Fig. 27)
2) Mount the left and right Rear Retro-screens to the Wheel Clamps. Center the magnet on the Wheel
Runout Compensating Adapter. Connect the safety strap to the Wheel Clamp for extra protection against
damage.