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V HAI Garages offers a castor and camber correction service,
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using its latest Josam measuring and adjustment equipment. it costs MAO (ex-VAT) but it will greatly reduce kerbside tyre shoulder wear and the steering will be much more positive. II There must be unimpeded access under the front end before any twisting action can take place. First slacken off the axle U-bolts, then remove the four bolts securing the torsion bar clamps. With the mountings released, lift the bar clear and secure it up out of harm's way.
w The raised axle is held securely for the twisting process, using appropriate Josam fittings. It's clamped between two sets of aluminium restraining plates, and a 10-tonne hydraulic ram applying vertical pressure from beneath. • Carefully position the G-shaped devises over the axle beam. Insert suitable steel packing pieces inside the axle web to prevent anything from loosening once the two 100-tonne jacks begin the slow, twisting operation.
le Before any axle realignment can take place a certain amount of calibration work is required. Move the wheels into the straight-ahead position, and use the laser beam to align them with the Josam AM135 steer angle pad. Repeat the process on both locks. M Having measured the steering angles earlier, the next vital stage of pre-twist preparation is to check the castor again, now that the axle is raised. Take particular note of the readings in the straight-ahead and, in stages, across either lock.