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Sealey GA450 Quick Start Manual page 2

Camber, castor & king-pin gauge

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4. oPeration
4.1.
measuring Camber angle
note!
Before use remove magnet protective plate. Replace after use.
4.1.1.
drive vehicle forwards to centralise wheels.
4.1.2.
Fit gauge in centre of vehicle wheel/hub.
4.1.3.
Set d bubble to centre and read the position of A bubble.
note!
Refer to the owner's handbook before making any adjustments.
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.
note!
Try to simulate normal running conditions, ie. half a tank of fuel and a weight similar to
the driver in the front seat.
4.2.
measuring the Castor angle
4.2.1.
drive vehicle forward so front wheels are positioned on steering turntables in the
straight ahead position, rear wheels on level plates.
4.2.2.
Turn the front wheel to 20° out.
4.2.3.
Fit gauge in centre of wheel/hub and set d bubble to centre.
4.2.4.
Set B bubble to 0° with adjusting screw and turn the front wheel to 20° in.
4.2.5.
Set d bubble to centre again and read the scale of B bubble.
note!
Refer to the owner's handbook before making any adjustments.
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°.
4.3.
measuring the KingPin inClination
4.4.
drive vehicle forward so front wheels are positioned on steering turntables in the
straight ahead position, rear wheels on level plates.
4.5.
Turn the front wheel to 20° out.
4.6.
Fit gauge in centre of wheel/hub and set d bubble to centre.
4.7.
Set C bubble to 0° with adjusting screw and turn the front wheel to 20° in.
4.8.
Read scale of C bubble.
note!
Refer to the owner's handbook before making any adjustments.
environment ProteCtion
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to
a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids
according to local regulations.
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.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.
sealey group, Kempson Way, suffolk business Park, bury st edmunds, suffolk. iP32 7ar
01284 757500
© Jack Sealey limited
01284 703534
sales@sealey.co.uk
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GA450 Issue 2 (HF) 03/12/18
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