is a series of angles designed into the steering and suspension systems of the vehicle to keep the tire tread on the road surface in all steering situations.
Correct wheel alignment allows the vehicle to go in the
direction it is steered with little or no correction from the driver.
When turning, correct
alignment will cause the steering wheel to return to center once the
turn is completed. Camber,Caster, and Toe are the three most common
adjustable angles checked with alignment equipment although there are
other angles to consider.
Front Wheel Or Four Wheel Alignment Most
rear wheel drive vehicles require only front wheel alignment adjustment
as the rear axle is fixed and not adjustable however is should still be
measured as a reference. Most front wheel drive vehicles do have
adjustable angles on the rear axle and should be adjusted for optimum
tracking so the rear tires properly follow the front tires.
Common Symptoms of poor wheel alignment Steering
wheel center bar is not centered. Vehicle drifts or pulls right or left
when steering wheel is not tightly grasped. steering wheel does not
return to center after completing a turn. Tires are wearing unevenly
more on the inside or outside of the tire.
Common causes of Misalignment As a vehicle ages the springs wear and the ride height of the vehicle changes causing the alignment angles to change. Hitting a pothole or curb can change these angles.
When?
Alignment should be checked whenever new tires are installed or
steering and suspension work done. If you've hit a curb, pothole or run
over something that caused the vehicle a hard jolt. If the tires were
showing unusual signs of wear or wearing unevenly. Alignment could be
the problem.
Galaxy Auto Centers has the latest computerized equipment and ASE certified technicians to preform wheel alignments on all foreign or domestic cars and light trucks.
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