Pre-Alignment Checks and Service Flashcards
proper wheel alignment of all _________ wheels is important for the safe _______ of a vehicle
four, handling
what happens when all four wheels are traveling the same path and being kept vertically?
tire life and economy are maximized and vehicle handling is sure and predictable
a complete wheel alignment is a _______ process and requires many detailed steps of a highly trained ________
complex, technician
what should be done before any alignment?
an inspection of steering suspension and tires
what are the four steps of correction for any problem?
verify- what where and when the problem occurs
isolate- eliminate good parts in the systems, start with simple things first eg tire pressure and rotation.
repair the problem- replace damage and worn components
recheck- test drive the vehicle after making a repair , never let the customer be the first to drive the vehicle after.
what is an easy to use alignment tool that will allow the technician to make repairs and check alignment at the same time?
magnetic bubble caster/camber gauge
before checking or adjusting alignment what check must be done?
pre alignment checks
what should be done with tires during pre alignment check?
verify all tire pressure is the same, same size, and thread depth
is excessively worn tires a factor in alignment if so explain why?
yes, because a worn tirre can can affect ride height of a vehicle resulting in improper alignment, new tires or even thread wear is preferred
a tire worn on outer edges has been run on _____________ tires
under inflated
a tire with just the centre worn down has been run on _________ tires
over inflated
when a tire has been worn on only one side it is a good indication of _______ or _______ proble.
camber toe
a bad toe adjustment can cause _______ which needs to be _______ to verify
feathering, feel
bald spots on tires indicate what?
unbalanced tires or worn suspension components
pre alignment check 2
check the __________ for proper adjustment
wheel bearing
pre alignment check 3
check for ___________ or __________ boots
loose ball joints, torn ball joint
pre alignment check 4.
check the _________ for damage or looseness
tie rod ends
pre alignment check 5
check the _______ or______ bushings for play
centre link, rack
pre alignment check 6
check the ________ arm for any movement
pitman
prealigment check number 7
check for _________ of the wheels and tires
runout
pre alignment check 8
check for vehicle _________
ride height
vehicle ride height must be level from ______ to ______ as well as ____ to ________
front to back, side to side
pre alignment check 9
check for steering _______ looseness at the frame
gear
pre alignment check 10
check for improperly operating __________ with a bounce test
shock absorbers
prealugnemnt check 11
check for worn _________ bushings
control arm
pre alignment check 12
check for _____ or missing _______ bar attachments
loose ,stabilizer bar
prealugnemnt check 13
check the ______ for excessive load
trunk
pre alignment check 14
check for ________ brakes would could affect the direction of a vehicle
dragging
brake dragging can cause what?
vehicle pull and lead
