In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to perform a wheel alignment by yourself
🔧 List of tools used:
• Complete Metric Wrench Set http://1aau.to/ocS/1AXAA00010
• Locking Pliers http://1aau.to/oJ/1AXAA00139
• Wire or String
• Cardboard
• Jack Stands http://1aau.to/odP/1AXAA00065
• Measuring Tape
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Use a metric tape mwasure ffs
That rod adjusting tool is very expensive, what I use instead?
Can a vice grip work?
Useful to know but looks like it takes way to long and tedious. I'd rather just pay someone
I rather have my mechanic use the wheel alignment machine ., the laser on the machine is on point for alignment
This only checks toe in, correct?
When your car pulls to one side that’s bad toe in, correct?
You got to let the steering wheel go so we can see did you do it right
It gets it close but not perfect at all. Still pulls and squeals tires on blacktop while turning
please make video on CRV awd aligenment
Did you shake the tires down you wasting your damn time if didn’t what if it has lose suspension wasting your time if you take after there going to tell can’t do it until you fix your suspension problems
When there's no alignment shops within 20 miles bust out the string and step ladders be a man.
Does it have to be a friend holding the tape measure?
why is my car steering to the left really bad. i have done everything on this video
One thing you need to be aware of…. Make sure your wheel is centered after you do this procedure. If it is off more than 15 degrees it will set the check engine light. Why? Because it has a steering sensor that allows usually plus or minus 15 degrees. If the steering wheel is off more than that amount while going straight down the road the steering sensor will set the light to let you know you are way off. Just a tip to let you know your attempt to correct was not close enough.
Nice trick with the two layers of cardboard. One thing you don't want to do is crank the wheel at a standstill, especially on a solid surface. Doind so puts a lot of unnecessary stress on the steering system.
How do you know that the line from the rear wheel hub and front wheel hub are parallel to the centerline of the car? If not, you stringline is skewed.
Can I use this as permanent alignment?
sometimes the resting width or stance of the front is either wider or narrower on some cars…
I wish you would show how you get the string set up in place
That is some really thick twine you are using. I've done this procedure but I use kite string for a more accurate measurement.
Thank you for this video, I just had my car front alignment done and the mechanic said he had to use a kit. But my car still pulls (slighter) to the right while driving. I’m going to check the alignment now, thanks for the info.
Tip. The tie rod turns needed can be calculated by the thread pitch.
A better way of loosening or tightening the jam nut on the tie rod end is putting a wrench on the flats of the tile rod end. That way your putting stress on the wrench and not the ball and socket of the tie rod end.
Everyone needs to check the brake hoses. I had NTB replace brakes, struts and shocks, new tires and problems started 5 times back to their shop. They had my car for a week. Full tank of gas , I told them to Drive it, there is something wrong!! They Never checked the brake hoses, I ended up having to replace the brakes, and rotors and being towed in. I need to write a letter to the owner of NTB. I gave them every opportunity to find what the problem was and told them I don't want my car back until it's fixed. Always,we couldn't find anything wrong and drove it around in the parking lot. I paid over 3000 for everything and got a lesson, stay with a locally owned garage.
What about camber