Longitudinal Inclination Measurement

2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Longitudinal Inclination Measurement






Measure longitudinal inclination at long member.

If vehicle is inclined to front or rear, deduct or add value measured according to inclination of vehicle.

Example:

Figure obtained from
alignment instrument 1°10'
Correction vehicle for
vehicle inclination
(e.g. 1° forward) + 1°00' _______________________________________
Caster (for vehicle
inclination of 1°forward) 2°10'

NOTE:
^ Vehicle inclined forward: add correction figure.
^ Vehicle inclined rearward: deduct correction figure.
^ Ensure long member surface is clean and smooth in measurement area.

RENDER: 1.0x

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