MAHLE RTI Laser 4 - Manual (Page 4)

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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.