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Wheel Alignment: Inspection: Caster

  1. Place the front wheel on the turning radius gauge. Make sure the ground contact surfaces of the front and rear wheels are at the same height.
  2. Set the adapter into the center of wheel, and then set the wheel alignment gauge.
    Fig 1: Measuring Caster Angle
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  3. Measure the caster angle in accordance with the operation manual for wheel alignment gauge.
    Model Caster
    P205/60R16 P215/50R17 5°55'
    P225/50R17 P225/45R18 6°00'
    P225/60R17 P215/70R16 5°05'