Alignment Fundamentals


Alignment Fundamentals  

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Front End Alignment Toe – adjust toe in to reduce tire wear and avoid vehicle wander

front end alignment                      

Typical Correction: Adjust length between tie rod ends or replace parts as needed    

excessive toe out

Feathered Going Outward

excessive toe in

Feathered Going Inward

 

Front End Alignment Camber – adjusted to reduce tire wear

Inside Tire Wear

Outside Tire Wear

 Typical Correction: Shims, bend axle, or adjust with proper equipment   

 

Front End Alignment Caster – adjusted to correct vehicle handling issues

front end alignment caster

Typical Correction: Shim both sides or bend axle   

 

King Pin Inclination – checked to determine if a spindle or axle is bent

 

Rear Axle Tracking – adjusted to ensure all rear axles are traveling 90 degrees to the center of the frame

rear axle tracking for heavy trucks and trailers

 

Bottom Line – Correct vehicle alignment saves money on tire cost (more than 30% increase in tire mileage) and even fuel costs (up to 2%).