Setting Up the Measurement Apparatus

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Fig 1: Setting Up Measurement Apparatus

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Install and calibrate the test equipment according to the user manual for the test equipment.

NOTE: Always use wheel alignment equipment for four wheel drive cars.

Position turntables under the front wheels. Use turntables which take up lateral movement.

NOTE: The car must be in the horizontal position to obtain the correct values when checking the camber angles and the caster angles.

Bounce the front suspension heavily a few times when the car has sunk onto the turntables. This must be carried out for the front suspension to resume the normal position.