4.1.3. Place the gauge in the centre of the bar and note the reading on the camber gauge bubble, this will be your camber angle. 4.1.4. 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 preferred 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. 4.2. 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. 4.2.1. 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.
4.2.2. When the wishbones are at the correct height, simply use the magnetic base on the camber gauge to attach it to the brake disc. 4.2.3. 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. 4.2.4. Repeat the above operation for the other hub. note: Refer to the owners handbook before making any adjustments.
5. Measuring caster angle 5.1. to check castor 5.1.1. Use the same setup procedures as outlined above for camber angles. 5.1.2. 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. 5.1.3. 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. 5.1.4. Turn the wheels 20 the other way (a total of 40). 5.1.5. 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.
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
fig.3
Place Flat Bar Here
Place Camber Gauge Here
fig.2
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