front-wheel alignment

  • 1Wheel alignment — A wheel alignment is part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are set to the car maker s specification. The purpose of these adjustments is maximum tire life and vehicle travel that… …

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  • 2wheel alignment — noun : the alignment or adjustment of the front wheel suspension and steering mechanism of an automotive vehicle …

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  • 3wheel alignment gauge — A gauge used to measure the distance between the rims of the front wheels …

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  • 4four-wheel alignment — In most rear drive vehicles only the front wheels need to have their wheels aligned because the rear wheels are on a fixed axle. However with front drive vehicles and rear drive vehicles with independent suspension, all four wheels need to be… …

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  • 5alignment — [1] When referring to wheel alignment, it is the proper adjustment of a vehicle s front or rear suspension for camber, toe in, toe out, kingpin inclination or steering axis inclination, and turning radius or toe out on turns, caster, and ride… …

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  • 6wheel — A circular device, thin in relation to its face area, usually able to rotate about a central axle or pivot, with a durable but elastic rim or with regular teeth cut on the rim and for lightness often supported by spokes joined to the hub instead… …

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  • 7stability — is best defined as the opposite of instability, which is the occurrence of large structural deformations which are not the result of material failure. Note: passenger vehicles exhibit varying characteristics depending upon test conditions and… …

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  • 8Tire — This article is about tires used on road vehicles, including pneumatic tires and solid tires. For railroad tires, see railway tires. For other uses, see tire (disambiguation) or tyre.Tires, or tyres (in American and British English, respectively) …

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  • 9Drive shaft — This article is about the mechanical device. For the fictional music group from the American television series Lost , see Charlie Pace. Not to be confused with Axle. Drive shaft with universal joints at each end and a spline in the centre A drive …

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  • 10Tire rotation — or rotating tires is the practice of moving automobile wheels and tires from one position on the car, to another, to ensure even tire wear. Tire wear is uneven for any number of reasons. [ [http://www.partsamerica.com/Maintenance/MaintenanceTirePr… …

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