3.3.2 Widget list.............................14 3.3.3 Target status icon..........................14 3.3.4 Navigation basics..........................15 3.3.5 Workflow when using TechnoVector wheel aligners................15 3.4 Creating an Order............................16 3.5 Selecting a vehicle model........................18 3.6 Reviewing and checking the vehicle’s documentation and specifications..........19 3.6.1 Ride height............................20 iDEAL IWA-60-2000T-K NOV 2023...
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Quick Start. Wheel Aligners for Motor Cars - Modification 7212 Step 1. Turn on your computer and cameras. Step 2. Start the iDEAL software on your desktop. Controlling Your Wheel Aligner Control your wheel aligner with F1, F2, F3, F4, Enter and arrow keys (←↑↓→). Create an Order Step 3.
1 Safety Requirements Read this manual carefully before operating the device. When working with the aligner, follow general safety rules applied to equipment with 220V supply voltage. Working without grounding is forbidden! You must not use the aligner if the power supply cable is damaged. When assembling the aligner at its workplace or when using or calibrating it, you must use a grounding socket.
1.3.1 Transporting and Assembling the Device: To move the device, always use the lifting and transportation devices, for example, a fork lift. The lift must have capacity sufficient to handle the device (with its package). Make sure that your power source meets the power source requirements of the device. You can find the requirements in the 2.2 Specifications section of this manual or on the identification plate of the device itself.
General Description of the Aligner iDEAL / Techno Vector 7212 wheel aligners are based on the machine’s vision system. They include cameras and high-precision image targets. The wheel aligner software processes images received from cameras and determines the target position in space with high precision. Then it uses the target positions to measure wheel angle parameters. 3D technologies provide convenience, high-speed operation, and accuracy of measurements.
Rear set back; Thrust angle; Geometrical driving axis. Specifications The measurement parameters of the device are shown in the table below. Maximum Error in Average Error in Parameter Measurement Range Measurement Measurement Front Wheel Alignment Camber ±8º ±3' ±2' Front total toe ±5º...
Scope of Supply The table below shows the major components of the wheel aligner. For the full scope of supply, please see Appendix 1. Table 2.1 – Wheel aligner components Video cameras The main element of the wheel aligner’s machine vision system is video cameras equipped with LEDs and IR light filters.
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Measurement targets Measurement targets are flat boards with high-precision pattern. You attach the targets to wheel adapters (clamps) with a pivot pin and then mount them onto wheels. The number of targets that are supplied with the wheel aligner, their dimensions and pattern orientation depend on the wheel aligner modification.
Wheel Aligner Serial Number Serial number plate Serial (factory) number of the product is stamped on the table on the rear of the system unit. It is also stated in the product certificate. Provide this number when you call the service department.
Using the Wheel Aligner Preparation Connect the power supply cord to the socket. Check the front surface of the targets and camera lenses visually. If there is dirt, clean them (see the section Maintenance for details). Switching On Press the buttons on the rear of the computer cabinet in order to turn on the computer and cameras. Press the power button on the computer.
will be an additional disclaimer displayed on the screen in the main menu. The software will not allow to proceed to make any measurements or adjustments unless the full calibration is performed (or restored from back up). 3.3.2 Widget List View current order info.
In any software mode clicking the Chassis icon will open the camera diagnostics window that looks as follows. Figure 3.2 – Camera diagnostics In this window you can see images from active cameras, get information about a current angle to camera, horizon, or switch to diagnostics by pressing Diagnostics ….
Perform steering wheel straight position measurement Initial Report Review the measurement results; If necessary, proceed to adjustment, or just print the report and finish the order; Adjustment Perform the vehicle’s adjustment; Return to the report; Repeat the measurement to fill the second column of the report Final Report Review the final results;...
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Address Vehicle owner’s address. Phone Number Vehicle owner’s phone number. VIN code of the vehicle. If you have a VIN scanner connected to your wheel aligner, you can fill the field by scanning the code. In addition, you can press to find the appropriate vehicle model by the specified VIN and fill the Selected model field automatically.
Figure 3.5 – Find Client screen Press the F1 (Search). The software will show all the existing orders that match the specified search criteria. Select an appropriate line in the Search Results lists. To preview the selected order, press F3 (View Report). To close the order preview and return to the search results, press F4 (Cancel).
is not present in the database. Figure 3.6 – Selecting a model To select a model, navigate the folders in the tree, narrowing down the selection and reaching the leaf of a tree (marked with a ‘document’ icon). You can navigate the tree using arrows and the enter key on the keyboard, remote control or using a mouse by double clicking the folder to open or close it.
Reviewing model information, for instance, instructions on how to measure and adjust the vehicle’s wheel alignment; Reviewing vehicle specifications; Reviewing tyre pressure. 3.6.1 Ride Height Some vehicle models, typically, the ones by Mercedes, Audi and other German manufacturers, have a set of specifications tables.
3.6.2 Model Information On the Model Information screen, you can review all selected vehicle model data available in the wheel aligner database. For example, schemes demonstrating the methods of toe and castor adjustments, vehicle loading schemes, or any other extra information related to the wheel alignment. Select an entry from the list at the bottom of the screen to view it in details: Figure 3.8 –...
3.6.3 Specification View On the Specifications View screen, you can review the ranges of wheel alignment values specified by the vehicle manufacturer. The actual wheel alignment values must fit the specified ranges for the vehicle to function correctly: Figure 3.10 – Viewing selected model specifications 3.6.4 Tire Pressure For many vehicles, the tire pressure can vary depending on the modification and tire size.
Figure 3.12 – Locking the turnable pins and mounting the wheel clamps Block the front turn tables with locking pins; Roll or drive the vehicle onto the workplace. Try to avoid big turns of the steering wheel as this may leave residual tension in the suspension of the vehicle;...
Figure 3.13 – Starting the disk runout compensation Which compensation mode is enabled by default is specified by the wheel aligner settings. See section 3.13.1 Settings > Main. To switch the compensation mode manually, press F1 (Change compensation mode), select the compensation mode in the resulting list and press F2 (Select).
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Figure 3.15 – Positioning the targets upon stating the rolling compensation When all targets take the correct position, make sure that they are firmly fixed in their wheel adapter’s socket. Press F2 (Next) to proceed. If the Main > Automatic rolling compensation transition setting of the aligner is enabled (see section 3.13.1 Settings >...
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When the indicators reach the green area, the Stop sign will appear. Then, halt rolling the vehicle. Hold the vehicle steady and wait until the software proceeds to the next step. Figure 3.17 – Stop rolling the vehicle Roll the vehicle forward to its initial position. Monitor the targets’ position by the indicators on the screen.
Figure 3.19 – Rolling compensation results Compensation result is a difference between two calculated axes: the one calculated while rolling backwards, and the other—while rolling forwards. If compensation results exceed 3′, we recommend that you repeat the compensation. If the compensation errors persist, jounce the vehicle, check the vehicle’s suspension for any damage.
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Figure 3.20 – Positioning the targets upon stating the rolling compensation When a target takes an expected position and the corresponding indicator reaches the green area, the Stop sign will appear on the screen. Then, proceed to the next target. When all targets take the expected position, make sure that they are firmly fixed in their wheel adapters’...
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Figure 3.22 – Stop rolling the vehicle Do not move the vehicle and wait until the software proceeds to the next step. The software will hide the indicator for wheels that have reached the expected position. Repeat step 6 until all the wheels are in the expected position. Figure 3.23 –...
When at least one of the wheel indicators reaches the green area, the Stop sign will appear on the screen. Then, halt rolling the vehicle. Repeat step 10 until all the wheels are in the expected position. Depending on the results of the compensation and the wheel aligner settings enabled (see section 3.13.1 Settings >...
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Do this before the forward compensation during any other measurement session. Make sure to position your vehicle properly before starting the compensation: Position the vehicle at some distance before the turntables. The larger the wheel diameter, the farther from the turntables you should position the vehicle, but not farther than 1 m. Position the vehicle so that rolling the vehicle will stop with its front wheels on the turntables.
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After all targets take the expected position, the next step will become available. Press F2 (Next) to proceed. Figure 3.27 – Proceeding with the compensation after all targets are turned as expected Roll the vehicle forward. While you are rolling the vehicle, monitor the targets’ position by the indicators on the screen.
Depending on the results of the compensation and the wheel aligner settings (see section 3.13.1 Settings > Main), the software can either proceed to the Measurements screen directly or show the compensation results. Figure 3.29 – Forward compensation results If the compensation results exceed 3′, we recommend that you repeat the compensation. If the compensation errors persist, jounce the vehicle, check the vehicle’s suspension for any damage.
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Rotate the targets clock-wise or counter-clock-wise according the arrows that the software shows on the screen. Monitor the target status by appropriate indicators on the screen. Figure 3.30 – Rotation targets for the jacking compensation Select a wheel to perform the compensation. By default, the order is FL-FR-RR-RL. However, you can switch the order during the compensation, if needed.
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Figure 3.32 – Turning the wheel during the jacking compensation When the wheel takes the expected position, the Stop sign will appear. Halt rotating the wheel and wait until the software proceeds to the next step. Rotate the wheel in the opposite direction, according the instructions on the screen. When the Stop sign appears on the screen, halt rotating the wheel.
The software will show the wheel compensation result. Figure 3.34 – Jacking compensation results If compensation results exceed 3′, we recommend that you repeat the compensation. Make sure that the steering wheel is not moving during the compensation. If the compensation errors persist, check the vehicle’s suspension for any damage. Wheels that have already been compensated are highlighted on the screen in green.
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must rotate freely during measurement. Figure 3.36 – Removing locking pins from the turn table If you’re doing caster or toe-out-on-turns measurement, apply the brake lock. Figure 3.37 – Applying the brake lock On the measurement screen you can see the gauge with an indicator, that shows the steering wheel position, an arrow, that indicates the direction, where the steering wheel has to be returned to perform current step.
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measurement. Jouncing the vehicle before starting the measurement is advised because the suspension parts can be in a state of tension, and this can lead to offset in measured values. Jouncing frees up the suspension and leads to more accurate results. You can select the default set-up of the measurement steps in settings and/or alter it before performing measurements.
Figure 3.39 – Steering wheel position measurement When the steering wheel is set straight, press F2 Continue. If you do not wish to perform this step, you can press F1 Skip. 3.10 Report View In the report you can see the results of the measurement, adjustment. From here you can head forward to make adjustments, print the report, repeat measurements among other things.
On the screenshot above the After column is empty. To fill this column, you have to perform another measurement. This can be achieved either by repeating the measurement by pressing the F3 button or by exiting the adjustment mode with a feature ‘Use alignment data from adjustment in the report’ enabled in software’s settings.
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General View The overview of all the data Front Axle Just the front axle Rear Axle Just the rear axle Front left wheel Front left wheel only Front right wheel Front right wheel only Rear left wheel Rear left wheel only Rear right wheel Rear right wheel only 2D view...
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Figure 3.44 – 2D adjustment mode Figure 3.45 – Single parameter. 3D mode In the first line of goes the name of the parameter: L – indicates LEFT, R – indicates RIGHT, ∑ - indicates sum (Total toe) The second line is specification values: minimum, best, maximum. The third line is a color-coded current value of the parameter.
Figure 3.47 – Geometry view; a) – Length mode; b) – Angles mode 3.11.1 Extended Measurement Modes In some cases, to adjust the wheel alignment, it may be necessary to alter the wheel’s state significantly, for instance, turn the steering wheel, or lift the vehicle’s axle to have the wheels hanging, or even have the wheel removed.
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To switch the wheel aligner into the Suspended Wheel mode, press F3 and then follow the instructions on the screen: Figure 3.49 – Suspended wheels mode To switch the wheel aligner into the Steering wheel turned mode, select Adjustment with turned steering from the main menu.
3.12 Additional Operation Modes 3.12.1 Custom Models You can create custom models for vehicles that are not present in the iDEAL database and enter their specification data: Select Custom Models > Add Custom Model on the Model selection screen: Figure 3.52 – Adding custom models Enter the vehicle name, vendor, and specification data: Figure 3.53 –...
If you do not specify your custom model’s vendor, it will be added to the root of the Custom Models lists. Otherwise, it will be added to the respective vendor folder. You can edit and delete custom models: Figure 3.55 – Managing custom models from the main menu 3.12.2 Importing and Exporting Custom Models You can export custom models from your database to external file and import them from a file to your database.
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To import custom models from a file: Select Import custom models from the main menu: Figure 3.58 – Importing custom models from a file In the resulting dialog, locate the file (.customcar) storing the custom models you want to import and click Open.
3.12.3 Information about Wheel Aligner Press F1 (Information) in the start-up screen to see detailed information about the wheel aligner. Figure 3.61 – Viewing wheel aligner statistics Information about wheel aligner includes: serial number of the machine, information about the computer and equipment configuration and summary statistics for days, weeks, months.
By default, the reports will be exported to .json files. To export them to .pdf as well, select the Save PDF check box. Figure 3.62 – Configuring the wheel aligner software to export reports Apply and save the changes. Exporting Reports The reports are exported to the specified folder automatically upon completing an order.
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To View a Report Online: On the Report view screen, press QRCode. Scan the resulting QRCode by using the Report Viewer application on your mobile device or by using your device camera. To get the PDF version of the report: On the Report View screen, press QRCode.
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3.12.6 Controlling the Wheel Aligner from Mobile Devices You can connect to your wheel aligner from the TechnoVector Remote Assistant application installed on a mobile device and control the measurement and adjustment from there. This can be useful if a wheel aligner operator has no access to the wheel aligner’s monitor, for example, while being in a pit.
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Connecting to the Wheel Aligner from the Remote Assistant App Make sure that the wheel aligner and the mobile device are connected to the same network. In the TechnoVector software, on the main screen, press F3 (Settings), press Extensions, and then press Companion Application.
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The application will detect the license number and create a new order. The License Plate No field of the created order will be filled automatically. Figure 3.66 – Scanning the license number and VIN from a mobile device If your wheel aligner's order database contains records on the vehicle, the software will fill appropriate fields of the created order automatically.
To control the aligner, use the F1–F4 buttons at the bottom of the screen: Figure 3.68 – Accessing the TechnoVector software from a mobile device Adding Photos to Orders On your mobile device, run Remote Assistance and connect to your wheel aligner. In the application main menu, press Photos.
To discard the filtering and return to the full list, clear the search criteria and press F1 (Search) again. To Export You can export the list of orders to a .csv file, for example, to send it to your manager. Select Export to CSV from the main menu and specify the target file name and location.
You must not change lower-level software settings by yourself because it can result in the impossibility to use the wheel aligner or incorrect measurements. 3.13.1 Settings > Main To access these settings, the Administrator privilege level is required. This screen includes the main software settings. At the top right-hand corner, you can see the software version and vehicle database version that is used by the software.
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On the Settings > Interface screen, you can configure the software interface and graphic settings of the 3D model displayed in the adjustment, measurement, and compensation modes. Figure 3.72 – Settings > Interface Table 3.2 - Settings > Interface Parameter Description Sound mode The following options are available:...
User Interface target Specifies the framerate per second of the interface update. The lower the value, the lower resources the user interface rendering consumes. 3D Model smoothing Specifies the value used by the antialiasing to smooth the edges of 3D models.
Figure 3.73 – Settings > Diagnostics Table 3.3 – Settings > Diagnostics Parameter Description Specifies whether the selected camera is on. Auto region If this option is enabled, the camera will send only the region of interest – the region where the target is located. To examine the target positioning in a full frame, disable this option.
3.13.5 Settings > Documents On the Settings > Documents screen, you can specify the data on the car workshop where the wheel aligner resides. These data will be added to printed reports. Figure 3.74 – Settings > Documents Parameter Description Workshop name Car workshop name to show in a printed report.
timespan in the report Print out information Include the wheel aligner information into the print report. about the wheel aligner in the report 3.13.6 Settings > Users To access these settings, the Administrator privilege level is required. You can see the detailed description of these settings in Installation and Maintenance Manual for TechnoVector™...
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License plate recognition Select the camera that you will use for license plate recognition. Select the Take a photo and look for license plates upon creating a new order check box to have a license plate scanned and recognized automatically when a new order is created. In addition, if the software is able to get the vehicle data from the order history, it will fill all appropriate fields of the order automatically.
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Select a video codec that you want to use to process the IP camera video engine video stream. The extension supports the LAV and VLC codecs. Depending on how you are planning to use the connected camera, configure the following extensions as well.
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Extensions > TechnoVector Web Service This extension is reserved for future use. Extensions > Online License Plate recognition To use this extension, your wheel aligner must be attached to a license that has this feature enabled. To use the license plate recognition, the Internet connection is required, and the wheel aligner’s PC must have access to web.technovector.com.
3.13.10 Settings > Web Reports To access these settings, the Administrator privilege level is required. You can see the detailed description of these settings in Installation and Maintenance Manual for iDEAL wheel aligners.
Maintenance To make sure that your iDEAL wheel aligner operates as expected, perform its maintenance regularly. The maintenance includes: Cleaning Remove dust and dirt from the wheel aligner when necessary. To clean the wire connectors of the wheel aligner, use the rubbing alcohol. ...
Minor repairment Minor repairs and after-sales service should be performed by the manufacturer's service department at the request of a client. The following services are available: starting-up and adjustment works (at the request of a client, special contract is required), including assembling the device after its transportation, calibrating the device, checking if the work place complies with the requirements specified in the installation manual, and doing demo work for training customers;...
Storage After receiving the device verify that the set includes all the components. The device can be stored in heated or unheated premises. When storing the device in heated premises, the following requirements must be complied with: temperature from +5°С to +40°С, relative humidity up to 70% at a temperature of 25°С. A short increase of relative humidity up to 80% is permissible.
Transportation Transportation of the device should be carried out in special package in enclosed means of transportation (enclosed freight cars, enclosed car bodies, holds, hermetically sealed compartments of aircraft). When transported, crates with the devices should be rigidly fastened to the means of transportation. Rules of cargo handling should be followed according to the signs on the box: Caution, Fragile, This Side Up, Do Not Turn Over, Keep Away From Water.
Installation The primary installation of the device is made under a separate contract by the manufacturer service center or by a consumer; following the manufacturer's requirements is strongly recommended. The installation is carried out according to the document Installation and Maintenance Manual for iDEAL Wheel Aligners.
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The device should be installed so that the PC monitor can be seen by the technician who can be near any wheel or under the vehicle while performing wheel alignment. The recommended device location is shown below: Figure 8.2 – Placing turntable platforms Checking and setting level difference of the wheel platforms should be made before operating the device at a new workplace and also at time-from-time rechecking of the platforms;...
OEM Warranty The manufacturer guarantees that the device meets all the relevant machinery regulations, is free of material and manufacturing defects, and remains operational throughout its warranty period if its safety, operation, storage, and transportation requirements are complied with. For the requirements, please see the appropriate sections of this manual. Warranty Period 9.1.1 The device, with the exception of components listed below, is warranted against defects for a...
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Warranty Claims Throughout the warranty period, the manufacturer is obliged to remove any defects detected in the device design or function free of charge. To apply for a warranty repair, submit a claim. It must specify the following: device owner; ...
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9.5.4 Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the equipment that is not covered by the Manufacturer’s warranty; 9.5.5 Refunds for direct and indirect loss caused by defective equipment. Indirect loss will include, without limitation, loss of use, loss of profits, interruption, or loss of business, or other economic loss; 9.5.6 Refunds for extra expenses or damage caused by the incompatibility of the device with the means of transportation, power source or other equipment;...
10 iDEAL Aligner Service Center Contact info Northwest Equipment 122 East Reserve Dr Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone 406-755-0805 4info@nwequipmentsales.com Email Hours 8am-5pm Mon-Fri...
Appendix 2. Wheel Alignment Reference Here you will find descriptions of the parameters that can be measured by the wheel aligner. Toe is the difference of measurements taken at the front and rear wheel rim points in a horizontal plane. If the measurement taken at the front points is less than the measurement taken at the rear points (that is the wheels point towards the vehicle centreline), then the wheels are said to have toe-in, conversely –...
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There must be zero difference in angles when the steering is turned to the left and to the right or the difference must be within the tolerance range specified by the manufacturer (angle A). Figure 2 – Measuring toe-out-on-turns Camber If a wheel leans away from the vehicle, camber is positive (b), if wheels lean towards the vehicle camber is negative (c), when viewed from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
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Small scrub radius stabilizes the steering. On vehicles with diagonal split brake circuits negative scrub radius stabilizes the steering when the braking forces are unbalanced on the steerable wheels. Figure 4 – Measuring SAI/KPI Caster The caster angle is measured from the vertical as viewed from the side of the vehicle. It affects the directional stability of the steering.
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Figure 6 – Axis of symmetry Wheel Setback Wheel set-back (X) is measured at the wheels of one axle. It can be measured in linear and angular measures. Figure 7 – Measuring wheel setback Thrust Line and Thrust Angle Thrust Line for motor car is determined by the position of rear wheels of a car. Thrust Line is formed by the bisector of toe of the rear left and rear right wheel.
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For a tandem, the angle between its thrust lines is a tandem scrub angle. This is the major parameter for tandem adjustment. Its recommended value is 0°0’. Figure 8 – Tandem scrub angle The thrust angle is positive if the axle’s thrust line is turned clockwise relative to the vehicle centerline.
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Ride Height and Load Positioning Some vehicle manufacturers require to perform alignments with the vehicle laden in a certain way. The load must be positioned on the front (A) and rear (B) seats and in the trunk (C ), depending on the vehicle model.
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Caster is adjustable by changing the length of the tie rod (figure 13) or changing the thickness of shims under the wishbone mounting (figure 14). Camber – in most cases camber is adjustable by: changing the position of the top of the McPherson strut changing the thickness of shims under the wishbone mounting (figure 14) changing the ball joint position on the wishbone (figure 15, A) adjusting the cam at the bottom of the strut (figure 15, B).
Appendix 3. Frequently Asked Questions Vector Software Question Answer Why is the After column The After column will be filled after the second measurement only empty in the Report? (F3 (Repeat measurement) in the Report mode). This happens because the alignment values are calculated during the adjustment approximately and cannot be considered reliable.
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jacking compensation for a single wheel? view To do this, enable the Settings > Main > Enable Suspension Geometry suspension geometry Measurement setting. You will be able to view the suspension geometry in measurements? the Report. Wheel Alignment Question Answer What are the major Checking the wheel alignment is necessary: indicators that show that...
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by manufacturing defects and can happen even with new tires. been adjusted correctly. To check this, you can swap the left and right front wheels. If the However, the vehicle is vehicle will pull to another direction, you know it is the tires that cause the still pulling one direction pull.
There is no other express warranty on the Tuxedo lifts and this warranty is exclusive of and in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur- pose.
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