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Fig. 1
Place Camber
Gauge Here
3.1.3
Place the gauge in the centre of the bar and note the reading on the camber gauge bubble, this will be your camber
angle.
3.1.4
Repeat the procedure for the opposite wheel.
NOTE:
Always read the centre of the bubble.
NOTE:
On some vehicles you will be able to attach the gauge directly to the wheel hub, this is the prefered method (Fig. 2).
NOTE:
Try to simulate normal running conditions, ie. half a tank of fuel and a weight similar to the driver in the front seat.
3.2
Measuring The Camber Angle With The Wheels Off
NOTE:
The car sills must be close to the same height as they would be with the wheels on and the wishbone must be exactly
the same height as it would be with the wheels on.
3.2.1
Having got the vehicle to a position where the wheels have been removed and the sills are at the same height that
they would be with the wheels on (ensuring adequate steps have been taken to secure the vehicle, axle stands etc), use
a jack to carefully raise the wishbone to the same height as it was with the wheels on.
3.2.2
When the wishbones are at the correct height, simply use the magnetic base on the camber gauge to attach it to the
brake disc.
3.2.3
Ensure the hubs are in the dead ahead position and take the reading from the centre of the camber gauge bubble. This
is
your camber angle.
3.2.4
Repeat the above operation for the other hub.
NOTE:
Refer to the owner’s handbook before making any adjustments.
4.
MEASURING CASTER ANGLE
4.1
To Check Castor
4.1.1
Use the same setup procedures as outlined above for camber
angles.
4.1.2
Turn the wheels 20° from dead ahead, the wheel you will measure
will be the wheel that has the front of the tyre facing away from the
car.
4.1.3
Place the gauge against the wheel again using a level surface at
90° to the wheel spindle and adjust the bubble so that it is
dissected by the zero° mark.
4.1.4
Turn the wheels 20° the other way (a total of 40°).
4.1.5
Take a reading, and this will be your castor angle.
NOTE:
When taking measurements ensure the gauge is level (the bubble
vial uppermost).
NOTE:
Any adjustments you make to either castor or camber angles may
affect the other, so re-check all measurements after any adjustments
have been made.
We recommend the use of turntables Model No. GA44 when checking the
caster as this will enable you to accurately set the wheels at 20°
NOTE:
It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
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Place Flat Bar
Here
Sole UK Distributor
Sealey Group,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
Fig. 2
It is
preferable to
place the
gauge directly
on the hub if
you have a
flat even
surface that
will provide a
good fit for
the gauge
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