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Old 18th June 2008, 11:54   #31
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This is 4 wheel alignment. Most indian cars have 2 wheel alignment
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when my friend's OHC went through a suspension bush change (both front and rear), he took it to a wheel alignment centre, and only the front wheels were aligned.

please let me know if this is right practice.
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I think most of the sedans needs 4 wheel alignment done. If i recall correctly, i got mine done about a couple of months ago and it was done for front and back. I know that small cars like Maruti, Zen, Wagon R etc needs only front 2 wheels to be aligned
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As far as i know (within my limited knowledge), OHC had independent rear suspension, and 4-wheel alignment should be right practice.
I got my Getz wheel alignment done yesterday (cost Rs 250). I asked the guy to do it for the rear wheels, but I was told that Getz does not need it. He specifically mentioned OHC as one of the cars that needs 4 wheel alignment.

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The best place for alignment in Delhi is the petrol pump right after Ansal Plaza while coming from the South Ex side. There is a small garage at the pump which is reputed to be the best place for alignment.
When I used to stay in Delhi, I used to get it done from the Bridgestone tyre shop on the main road, EOK (thats where Driven is also located right now as well)
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Guys, the last time i got my wheels aligned and balanced at 17K. Now i am at 25K +. Is it time that i got them done again?

I tested my leaving my hand from steering and it "still"goes in a straight line
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Guys, the last time i got my wheels aligned and balanced at 17K. Now i am at 25K +. Is it time that i got them done again?

I tested my leaving my hand from steering and it "still"goes in a straight line
Check your car manual. Generally, most car and tyre manufacturers advise alignment and balancing at every 5000 kms
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mobike008 : ... balanced at 17K. Now i am at 25K +. Is it time that i got them done again?
Looks like You havent been doing a rotation either.
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Avi, it the car is going straight with hands off, I suggest you defer balancing and alignment till you get your wheels rotated.
BTW, how often do you get your wheels rotated?
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Tire Tech Information - Alignment


If you are an assertive driver who enjoys driving hard through the corners and expressway ramps, a performance alignment is appropriate for your car.
A performance alignment consists of using the vehicle manufacturer's range of alignment specifications to maximize the tires' performance. A performance alignment calls for the manufacturer's maximum negative camber, maximum positive caster, and preferred toe settings. While remaining within the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations, these alignment settings will maximize tire performance.


If you are a competition driver who frequently runs autocross, track or road race events, you'll typically want the maximum negative camber, maximum positive caster and most aggressive toe settings available from the car and permitted by the competition rules. If the rules permit, aftermarket camber plates and caster adjustments are good investments.
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What Everyone Should Know About Wheel Alignment

Thats nice too , who in Mumbai still has a Hunter alignment & balancing machine anybody?
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Re: Understanding wheel alignment.

Guys

While doing wheel alignment on my Gypsy, I noticed the computer screen mentioned that the Front Left Wheel camber was off. Now there is no way to adjust camber on most cars. Or is there? The wheel alignment shop guy said it requires a special kind of camera system to accurately measure camber and a mechanic to fix.

What do I do?

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Re: Understanding wheel alignment.

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Given the fact that it is a Gypsy, I'd say that the axle tube is bent. Check the kingpin bearings also.
But I also have a lot of doubt on the accuracy of the test equipment (or can be lack of expertise of the operators)

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Re: Understanding wheel alignment.

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I noticed the computer screen mentioned that the Front Left Wheel camber was off.
Please post the alignment report here. It would help in getting more accurate answers.

AFAIK, in MM vehicles, 1-2 degrees are fine, not sure about Gypsy though.
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Please post the alignment report here. It would help in getting more accurate answers.

AFAIK, in MM vehicles, 1-2 degrees are fine, not sure about Gypsy though.

After I did the alignment and paid, I asked for printout and the shop had no printer connected to the machines!! Mobile tyre tech in Kammanahalli. Avoid for alignment. I will get this checked at Suraksha again this weekend.

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Re: Understanding wheel alignment.

Okay, but what happens during wheel alignment? The alignment equipment finds out whether the wheels are aligned or not, in case its misaligned how does it bring it back in place? I see the laser communication happening, but I don't see the equipment working on the wheels to bring it to normal. Also I've seen non-contact type equipment, which I don't have a clue how it does the alignment. Experts enlighten us here
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in case its misaligned how does it bring it back in place?
Most of us cars nowadays comes with rack and pinion steering, and only Toe-in and Toe-out can be corrected.

If there is a mistake, then the length of the rack is adjusted.

Here are some pics. I have marked the areas where they work upon to adjust the length of the rack, to make the wheels point straight.

Understanding wheel alignment-img_1842.jpg

Understanding wheel alignment-img_1678.jpg

Understanding wheel alignment-rack_steering_suspension.jpg

Source: How a Car Steering System Works - 2CarPros
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Most of us cars nowadays comes with rack and pinion steering, and only Toe-in and Toe-out can be corrected.

If there is a mistake, then the length of the rack is adjusted.
Which means are you saying its not possible to make any caster/camber corrections on the car when they are found out of accepted values??
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Which means are you saying its not possible to make any caster/camber corrections on the car when they are found out of accepted values??
Well, technically, if the vehicle hasn't been in an accident or has been in some extreme off-road situations, there is no reason why the caster/camber should differ from the OE values.

In that case, what I meant is its not as easy as turning nuts and bolts, and Alignment guys will not do it. You will have to find the reason for the misalignment, and get it corrected from a workshop.

In vehicles which I have seen caster/camber values off the chart are the ones that have been in an accident and replaced/repaired Apron.
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