Almost any car service has the latest equipment for wheel alignment. Moreover, the procedure is performed very quickly. However, going to the workshop for every possible symptom of a malfunctioning system would be too wasteful. Moreover, there are methods that allow you to check the condition of the car yourself, without risking either the wheels or your wallet.
Camber refers to the exact number of degrees between the vertical and a specific plane of rotation. Toe-in is a kind of angle between the plane of rotation of the chassis and the direction of travel. It is measured in degrees / minutes and mm.
It is possible to notice inaccuracies in the work of the toe camber even visually, by drawing attention to some deviations in the behavior of the car. If, after cornering, the steering wheel does not return to zero position, the wheel toe angle is most likely violated. A symptom of this problem may be that the machine is being driven to the side without effort and with smooth handling. Periodically check the condition of the tires, if the surface begins to wear off quickly, it is necessary not only to adjust the camber, but also to change the rubber.
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For a successful camber adjustment, you need a flat surface or a good viewing hole. Also stock up on chalk, plumb rope, and a standard set of wrenches. Now turn the steering wheel so that the wheels are in a straight-ahead position. Chalk the top and bottom of the tires. A rope with a plumb line must be attached to the fender of the car and the distance between the marks must be measured. The difference should be plus or minus 3 mm. Then remove the wheel and use a wrench to unscrew the two bolts that hold the stabilizer bar bracket. With this action, you will relax the steering knuckle. Now it should be turned inward or outward, depending on the measurements that were taken earlier. Correct camber can be achieved with this procedure. Then tighten all bolts, fit the wheel and measure again.
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To adjust the angle of the wheels, you need chalk, tools and a telescopic ruler. On the inner side of the wheel, it is necessary to apply marks with chalk, so that they are close to the disks of the car. Then the telescopic ruler must be installed by placing the ends on the chalk markings. Align the indicator on the scale and fix the device. The main thing is that after installing the telescopic ruler, do not allow it to come into contact with the car body parts. After all that is necessary is done, the car must be driven forward. Calculate the ruler to move in the opposite direction. Take a look at the scale, it will tell you how to properly adjust the steering tips. If the readings of the device on the scale become less, it is necessary to reduce the rods, if they increase, lengthen them. The steering rods must be adjusted with a clutch.
