1. First, your mechanic will take your vehicle for a test drive to see exactly what is going on with your vehicle.
2. Then they'll raise your car on a hoist and examine the tires and suspension components to ensure that everything is in working order. Any parts that are broken or show signs of excessive wear will be replaced before the alignment process begins.
3. Next, the tire pressure is checked on all four tires and any needed adjustments are made.
4. Your vehicle will be hooked up to the alignment machine and your mechanic will begin making the adjustments to the suspension angles according to the manufacturer's specifications. There are four main areas that your mechanic will be adjusting: toe, camber, caster and thrust.
Description
An alignment is a procedure performed by your mechanic to get your vehicle's suspension back into proper form. By making adjustments to the vehicle's tires and axles, the wheels are once again aligned with each other and can make solid contact with the road..