Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Wheel
Patent
1997-05-01
1998-11-10
Fulton, Christopher M.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Wheel
3320318, 33600, 35613909, G01B 11275
Patent
active
058326170
ABSTRACT:
A method for adjusting toe on a steerable vehicle wheel including the steps of obtaining and storing a preadjustment toe value for a first wheel, moving the first wheel to a adjust position, obtaining and storing an initial toe value for both steerable wheels when the first wheel reaches its adjust position, adjusting toe angle on the first wheel, using the preadjusted toe value and initial toe value for the pair of wheels to obtain an adjusted toe value for the first wheel, and continuing the adjustment of toe angle on the first wheel until the adjusted toe value is substantially within a first wheel toe specification, whereby toe is adjusted without locking the steering wheel.
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Fulton Christopher M.
Snap-on Technologies, Inc.
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