Ref.: MEL-WA(3D HCV) - OM Ver.1.7
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NOTE:
Use F1 Target plates for Front wheels & F2 Target plates for
Rear wheels. Using any other Target plates may cause error in
measurements.
For F1B3 Tag axle and F2B3 Tag axle Trucks, use Wheel bracket rim pin
adaptor while fixing wheel brackets in B1 tag axle for target plates visibility.
For Single and Double axle tippers, park the Front 1
st
axle wheels on F2
Rotary plates.
9.
Inspect the Vehicle tyres for correct size & for any abnormal wear & tear.
10. Always check for correct tyre pressure in all wheels. The tyre pressure must be
uniform for both front wheels and for other wheels as per the specification.
Unequal Tyre pressure may lead to improper alignment
11. Inspect the vehicle parts like Front & Rear suspensions, Bearings, Steering, Ball
joints, Tie rod etc., thoroughly for any play / looseness / wear & tear. Replace the
defective parts if any.
12. Ensure that there is no excessive free play in steering mechanism Kingpin play
and linkages etc.
13. Adjust the Wheel bearings if required.
14. Ensure that there is no excessive Runout in the wheels.
15. Place the Test loads in vehicle (if specified in Vehicle manual).
16. Mount the required Target plates on the wheels appropriately with respective ID
using Wheel brackets.
17. Ensure all required Target plates are visible in screen by pressing
CAMERA
button.
18. Re-center the Steering wheel and re-adjust Front Toe if needed
– crooked
Steering wheels are the leading cause of customer dissatisfaction with wheel
alignments.
19. Take a printout for comparing the results before and after alignment.
20. Balancing of the wheels is also recommended before alignment.
21. Do not change the wheel location (Tyre rotation) after wheel alignment. The
alignment will go wrong.
