INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
CAMBER,CASTOR & KING PIN
GAUGE SET
Model No:
GA42
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
GA42 - (1) - 030502
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS.
USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
3. CONTENTS
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION
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WARNING!
Ensure Health & Safety, local authority, and general workshop practice
regulations are adhered to when using this equipment.
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Maintain the gauges in good condition (use an authorised service agent).
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Replace or repair damaged parts.
Use genuine parts only. Non-authorised parts may be
dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
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WARNING!
Use the gauges on level and solid ground.
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DO NOT
use outside in damp or wet weather conditions.
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DO NOT
allow untrained persons to use the gauges.
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WARNING!
When setting front end alignment on commercial vehicles never make
adjustments to drop arms or interconnecting links. Doing so could result in serious tyre,
wheel and steering problems.
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Any alignment changes deemed necessary as a result of using this equipment must be
made strictly in accordance with the vehicle manufacturers recommendations.
The GA42 consists of two separate instruments. The long handled assembly is used to measure camber angles and check floor level. The
smaller assembly checks castor angles and king pin inclination in one operation and can be attached to a stub axle nut, to a wheel stud or to
a centre lock wheel. It is recommended that these instruments are used in conjunction with the GA44 steering turntables for greater accuracy.
Carefully unpack the contents of the box. If anything is missing or damaged contact your Sealey dealer immediately.
Contents
:
1.
CAMBER ANGLE GAUGE.
2.
Stud axle clamp.
3.
CASTOR & KING PIN GAUGE.
4.
Wheel stud mounting bracket
(large) for use with item 3.
5.
Wheel stud mounting bracket
(small) for use with item 3.
6.
Hook
for centre lock clamp.
7.
Large conical washer
( for use with item 4 )
8.
Centre lock clamp
9.
Hook
for centre lock clamp
10.
Small conical washer
( for use with item 5 )
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5. MEASURING CAMBER ANGLE
5.0
Check whether the floor is level as described in Section 7 and that tyres are correctly inflated.
5.1
To set the gauge up hold it in the vertical position and adjust the dial marked camber (fig.2 - D)
so that 0 is in line with the index mark.
5.2
Apply the long edge of the gauge to the tyre sidewall holding it in a vertical position. To obtain
an accurate reading avoid the part of the tyre that bulges at ground level.
5.3
Turn the camber dial (fig.2 - D) in either direction until the bubble in the spirit level (fig.2 - C) is
centred. The number of graduations turned through represents the camber in or camber out
depending on which way it was necessary to turn the dial.
5.4
NOTE : The camber angle is additive. If the dial is rotated half a revolution and the spirit level
bubble has not centred, continue turning the dial until the bubble has centred. The total angle
measured is obtained by counting the number of graduations through which the dial has been
rotated.
5.5
If it has been established that the floor is not level make any necessary adjustments to the
readings. (See Section 7)
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