Me Being Female And All That

[sandra4444]

Been told I need a wheel alignment. Just done a little google here and there, am I right in thinking that it is the track rod ends ( i think they call them) that they move to a different position.???

[Zacs-Master]

No you're not. 'Track rod ends are flexible ball joints that attach to your track rods and allow your front wheels to rotate and steer effectively. They play a major role in making your car easy to steer and you would struggle without them'

[Redhelen72]

I thought it was to do with adjusting your suspension to ensure your wheels were in the right place?

[Zacs-Master]

Correct RedH. Not bad for a female!

[sandra4444]

So what do they alter/ move

[Redhelen72]

cheers Zacs - I think - you may thank my father

[Redhelen72]

has your car been pulling to the left or right Sandra?

[Redhelen72]

they manipulate your suspension system

[Zacs-Master]

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/diagnosing-car-problems/body/car-realigned1.htm

[sandra4444]

Thats the puzzle RH, car drives in a straight line even when not holding the steering wheel. I can break hard without holding the steering wheel and it will not move left or right, will hold a straight line.

Tyre wear on outside edge. I think he called it positive camber. He his telling me the truth because he only does MOTs not repairs, have used him for a very long time.

[sandra4444]

^^ front wheels only.

[Redhelen72]

there is some stuff about positive camber here

https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-gb/car/driving-and-tyre-tips/maintenance/wheel-alignment

[sandra4444]

Read lots of them Zac, but still can't see what they adjust?

[Etch]

It sounds to me as if the "toe-in" is incorrect. "Toe-in and toe-out adjustments are made by screwing the track-rod ball-joint ends up or down the track rods to alter their length". See here (about half way down the page):
https://www.howacarworks.com/steering/adjusting-toe-alignment-on-wheels

[sandra4444]

Thanks Etch and all for info. Sounds right Etch by what I've been told and looked at. I believe outside edge wear is called positive toe in. I need to know before I take it so I can see them do it, and know what they are and should be doing.