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Topic 3: Checking and Adjusting of Steering Geometry

This document discusses steering geometry and wheel alignment. It covers Ackerman's angle which allows the inner wheel to turn a shorter radius on turns. It also discusses tracking of wheels, causes of oversteer and understeer, camber angles, caster, and kingpin inclination. Finally, it lists items to check before performing a wheel alignment, such as steering/suspension parts, wheel bearings, tire pressures, and for damage to the frame or tires.

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112 views7 pages

Topic 3: Checking and Adjusting of Steering Geometry

This document discusses steering geometry and wheel alignment. It covers Ackerman's angle which allows the inner wheel to turn a shorter radius on turns. It also discusses tracking of wheels, causes of oversteer and understeer, camber angles, caster, and kingpin inclination. Finally, it lists items to check before performing a wheel alignment, such as steering/suspension parts, wheel bearings, tire pressures, and for damage to the frame or tires.

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Topic 3

Checking And Adjusting Of Steering Geometry

Unit 1
Checking And Adjusting Of Steering Geometry

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Steering Geometry Of An Automotive
Vehicle
Ackerman's Angle/Toe-out on turns

 Inner wheel must turn short radius


than outer wheel
 Control arms are bend slightly
towards the centre on the car
 Allow for more sharp turning

Tracking Of Wheels

 Position of front wheels in relation


to the rear wheels
 Rear wheels needs to follow the
tracks of front wheels when driving
straight ahead

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Oversteer

Oversteer
 Sharp turn
 Rear of car break away
Causes of Oversteer
 Cornering speed to high
 Low tyre pressure
 Using different tyres(radial vs
cross-ply)

Understeer

 Excessive turning around corner


 Angle to sharp for rear wheels to
follow

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Unusual Tyre Wear

Correct Tyre Rotation

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Wheel Alignment
Angles

Toe In and Toe Out

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Camber Angles

Reason For Camber Angles

 Prevent tyre wear


 Makes steering effortless

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Caster

Positive Caster
Effort to turn ex. Bicycle

Negative Caster
Easy to turn (imperfection, wheels go
any where)ex. Shopping trolley

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Kingpin or Steering Axis Inclination

 Determine toe in or toe out


 Provide steering
 Reduce steering effort
 Reduce tyre wear
Included angle determine the
centre-line of the wheel and
steering axis

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Pre Check before Wheel Alignment Can


Be Done
 Check Steering and Suspension Parts
 Check wheel bearings for play
 Check curb height(free height)
 Check tyre pressures
 Check vehicle frame(chassis) for bends, twists
 Sagging or cut springs
 Tyre wear
 Spin wheels and check for bent, buckle rims

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