If you are driving on a straight and flat surface and briefly let go of the steering wheel, does your vehicle want to drift to the left or right? Do you have to constantly steer in the opposite direction to keep the vehicle driving straight? These are classic symptoms that the wheels are out of alignment.
What is a four wheel alignment on a car?
A four-wheel alignment is when a technician adjusts the front suspension, steering, and rear suspension to ensure that your car is in alignment. They’ll adjust the camber, toe, and caster on all four wheels of your vehicle during a four-wheel alignment.
- What is a 4-wheel alignment?
- As you might probably guess, this 4-wheel alignment usually involves an adjustment of all four wheels. Typically, if your vehicle is an all-wheel-drive model comprising independent suspensions, it will need a 4-wheel alignment. Service consists of a caster and front toe adjustment. For the rear wheels, they’ll receive a camber and toe adjustment.
- What is wheel alignment?
- Wheel alignment is the process of aligning the wheels of your car in a way that they’re positioned properly in regard to one another and the surface of the road. This is done by bringing the suspension systems to their proper position while also adjusting the wheel’s components.
- What is the best way to align a car?
- The alignment should be performed by an experienced mechanic, who uses an alignment machine. Newer alignment machines feature clamplike devices that are attached to the wheels of the car (which is raised up in the air) and that link to a computer that helps make precise measurements.
- What is included in a 4-wheel alignment at Firestone Complete Auto Care?
- Every 4-wheel alignment at Firestone Complete Auto Care includes inspection of your car’s front and rear steering and suspension components. During every wheel alignment, a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will also verify tire size and adjust tire air pressure. WHY DO CAMBER, CASTER, AND TOE ANGLES NEED ADJUSTMENT?
