Tracking
DIY Wheel Alignment (Toe-in) If your car hits a kerb, or the tyres are wearing unevenly then it will be worthwhile checking the car’s wheel alignment, if new track rod ends are fitted then the alignment has to be checked and, probably, adjusted. This method will ensure the wheel toe in is correct and, if done properly, the steering wheel will also be centred. Equipment Needed No specialist equipment is required and most of what is needed will probably be lying around or is readily available: Two axle stands String, preferably a type that doesn’t stretch Two reasonably heavy objects, to keep the string in tension A way of measuring accurately, a steel rule should be adequate although a vernier caliper would be a more accurate way of measuring Time to set up and do the alignment, allow about one hour Spanners to adjust the tie rods ( 1 / 4 W / 5 / 16 BS for the tie rod, 1 / 2 W / 9 / 16 BS for the lock nut, earlier Minors are different: 3 / 16 W / 1 / ...