Automobile Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing
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With over thirty years of experience in the design, development, and patenting of some products in the field of wheel alignment, the author shares his knowledge on the importance of wheel maintenance to the overall performance of a vehicle. From the ancient bullock carts to chariots to automobiles, wheels have undergone many changes to serve the purpose of mankind's mobility. Mobility is inevitable in today's life. A world without wheels is unimaginable. Every vehicle owner expects his tires to last longer and perform better. But improper wheel alignment and wheel balancing can drastically impact the wear and tear on a tire. This book walks the readers through the basics to techniques for wheel alignment on light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and trailers. In addition, illustrations present various types of tire wear and the cause of each. Finally, the author delves into tire safety from understanding how air pressure effects a tire to the importance of tire rotation. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Page Contents Preface Foreword by Gurmeet Singh Foreword by R. Sivanesan Foreword by S. Punnaivanam CHAPTER 1 Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing Overview Vehicles and Wheels Causes of Tire Wear Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing CHAPTER 2 Wheel Balancing What Is Wheel Balancing? Reasons for Unbalance in Wheels Single Plane Balancing Two Plane Balancing Wheel Balancing Machine—Description Wheel Balancing Machine—Installation Wheel Balancing—Procedure Wheel Balancing—HCVs Wheel Balancing—Two Wheelers Wheel Balancing—Important Points CHAPTER 3 Wheel Alignment of Light Vehicles Light Vehicles—Definition Wheel Alignment Angles and Parameters Parameters affecting Wheel Alignment Wheel Alignment angles measuring technology and Its advancement Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Technology 3D Technology 3D Wheel Alignment Computer and Its Accessories 3D Wheel Aligner—Installation 3D Wheel Aligner—Calibration 3D Wheel Alignment Procedure CHAPTER 4 Wheel Alignment Correction Methods Wheel Alignment—Types of Axles Wheel Alignment—Correction Methods Cam Type Adjustment for Toe CHAPTER 5 Wheel Alignment of Heavy Vehicles and Trailers Heavy Commercial Vehicles—An Overview Axle Configurations in HCVs Types of Axles in HCVs Wheel Alignment Parameters in HCVs HCV Aligner Description Infrastructure Required for HCV Alignment HCV Aligner—Field Calibration HCV Alignment—Procedure HCV Angle Corrections Chassis or Frame Alignment Trailer Alignment CHAPTER 6 Wheel Alignment—Points to Observe Wheel Alignment—Precautions Wheel Alignment—Troubleshooting When to Carry Out Wheel Alignment CHAPTER 7 Types of Tire Wears and the Causes Tire Wear in the Middle of the Tire Tire Wear in the Inner and Outer Edges Tapered Wear at the Outer Edge Tapered Wear at the Inner Edge Feathered Wear in the Inner Edge of the Tire Feathered Wear on the Outer Edge of the Tire Tapered Intermittent Wear on the Inner Side of the Tire Patch Type of Wear on the Tire Surface CHAPTER 8 Tire Safety Tire Pressure Tire Rotation Driver’s Ability CHAPTER 9 Conclusion About the Author Index BackCover
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