Why do we need to check the rear wheels for correct alignment?
The Stockport garage also only checked the front toe/tracking and charged the customer £25. The customer drove away from the garage still without a full four wheel alignment, tracking and geometry check and still with the vehicle pulling to the left and an incorrectly centred steering wheel. He was not impressed.
Why is my steering wheel out of alignment?
On his way home the customer noticed that the steering wheel was out of alignment (not straight) and that the vehicle was pulling to the left. He felt it was unsafe to drive and wasn’t very happy. He took the car back to the garage and complained.
Why do I need an alignment on my SLA?
Well, on SLA suspension, weakened or sagging front springs can cause alignment issues (camber specifically), and replacing worn out shocks with new heavy duty nitrogen charged shock absorbers may provide some of the support that the springs have lost, and that newly added support can affect camber angles, but only very slightly.
Why is wheel alignment important for Nissan Infiniti?
Wheel Alignment Proper alignment to Nissan or Infiniti specs is one of the key maintenance procedures in helping to minimize tire wear, and maximize the handling, steering and suspension functionality of your customer’s vehicle.
When do you need a wheel alignment for a new car?
The short answer is—it depends on the type of suspension your car has. If the tires are wearing evenly and there is no steering pull or wander, an alignment isn’t typically necessary. On some vehicles, the installation of new shocks and struts may affect your car’s wheel alignment.
What causes wheel alignment to be off center?
If the thrust angle is not zero, the centerlines of the rear wheels will not be parallel to the centerline of the vehicle. Thrust alignment is measured by calculating the difference between the centerline of the front and rear wheels. Improper thrust angle may cause the vehicle to drift or the steering wheel to be off center.
What are the signs of a car out of alignment?
Conditions like vehicle pull or drift to the right or left when driving straight is a symptom of a with wheels out of alignment. Other conditions such as premature or uneven tire wear and steering wheel off center are also symptoms of a vehicle out of wheel alignment.