Four wheel alignment, Basic steps to do four wheel alignments – MAHLE RTI Laser 4 User Manual

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FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Rear wheels must track and follow the front
wheels in a parallel direction with all four wheel
adjusted to the common centerline of the vehicle.
(See Fig. 2)

1)Front wheel alignment
and front wheel toe on car
m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s
specifications.

2)Rear wheel alignment
and rear wheel toe on car
m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s
specifications.

3)Front wheels track to
rear wheel thrust lines and
to centerline of vehicle.

4)Steering wheel centered

in straight ahead position.

BASIC STEPS TO DO FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENTS

Step 1

Adjust front wheel camber and caster to car
manufacturer’s settings. (See Fig. 3)

Step 2

Center steering wheel. Adjust front wheel toe to
manufacturer’s setting. (See Fig.4)

Step 3

Adjust front wheels to rear wheel in relation to rear axle
position. (See Fig. 5)

Step 4

Adjust rear wheel camber and toe to car manufacturer’s
setting.

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