Correct wheel alignment is one of the most important factors in ensuring normal handling, stability and stability of the vehicle in straight-line driving and when cornering. The parameters of the suspension geometry that are optimal for each model are laid down at the design stage. The preset values of the wheel alignment angles are subject to change and require periodic adjustment due to natural wear of the components and elements of the chassis or after repair of the suspension. Also, the angles should be corrected when making changes to the car's suspension, for example, with an elevator.
Types of basic car wheel alignment angles
| Parameter | Car axis | Is the parameter adjustable for UAZ | What affects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber | Front Back |
No | Cornering stability Premature tire wear |
| Toe angle (Toe) | Front Back |
Yes | Stability in straight motion Premature tire wear |
| Lateral Pivot Angle (KPI) | Front | No | |
| Longitudinal tilt of the axis of rotation (Caster) | Front | No | Vehicle stabilization while driving |
| Scrub Radius | Front | No | Vehicle stability when braking Vehicle stabilization while driving |
History
How did it all start?
The car was the direct heir to the cart. Remember what it was called at the dawn of motorization? - Horseless carriage. It was the design of the carriage that formed the basis of the first cars.
However, a car differs from a cart in that it is not pulled, but drives itself. What will happen if such a cart is not pulled, but pushed, and at the same time one wheel hits a small obstacle? For example, a pebble or a pothole in the road?
In this case, the system comes out of a stable state (straight motion) - the front axle sharp unfolds. This is due to the large shoulder run.
How to deal with this? The first thought is to make the roll-in shoulder equal to zero with separate steering axles for each wheel. Something like this.
Let's admit. Then no brick or hole in the road can turn the wheel around its pivot axis. By the way, in this design, a longitudinal tilt of the wheel steering axis (castor) appeared, which at that time was already used in bicycle designs. However, the cars became heavier and their tires wider and this solution began to cause problems. The fact is that it is very difficult for the driver to turn the wheel of such a car on the spot or at low speed due to the increased weight of the car and the width of the profile of its tires. There were no power steering at that time, and therefore the designers decided to make the run-in shoulder not zero, but about 25% of the tire profile width.
Now, when hitting an obstacle, the turning moment, in comparison with the cart, has decreased by several orders of magnitude, and the effort when turning the wheel has become several times less than with zero shoulder, because now, when turning, the wheel does not turn around the center of the tire contact patch, but rolls, albeit along a small, but radius.
But in the presence of, albeit a small, but still shoulder, each wheel strives to turn outward even when driving on a flat road (without stones and holes). To reduce the turning moment caused by the roll-in shoulder, the wheels are not installed straight, but at a certain angle. This one is called an angle toe-in... Now the turning moment is compensated by the toe-in of the wheels, but the wheels themselves are, as they say, a plow.
Now the time has come camber... If the "plowing" wheel is tilted outward, then due to the elastic deformation of the tire, the wheel, in the patch of contact with the road, will take the form of a strongly truncated cone that will roll in an arc. Now, in fact, we have not “plowing” cylinder-wheels, but two truncated cones. And due to the fact that these "cones" have both toe and camber, their treadmills are directed directly.
But now, after turning the steering wheel, the wheels "do not want" to return to the straight position, and indeed, all the time you have to "catch" this most direct position. Positive castor helps a little here. What to do?
This problem was solved simply - the axis of rotation of the wheel was tilted in the transverse plane(angle β). Now when you turn the wheel, the front of the car will be ascend... The steering wheel will become a little heavier, but when the car is moving, the wheels will tend to take a straight position, as they say, automatically.
Over time, the speed of cars increased and it took dynamic stabilization- so that the wheel, at speed, itself returns to its original position if for some reason it deviates. For this, the longitudinal angle of inclination of the axis of rotation was introduced - caster... (piano wheel principle)
In dynamics, the wheel tends to take the most stable position, which is located behind the axle.
Now, when cornering, the lateral road reactions applied behind (thanks to the caster!) Try to get the wheel back into place.
Moreover, if a lateral force acts on the car that is not associated with a turn (for example, you are driving on a slope or in a crosswind), then the caster ensures, when the steering wheel is accidentally released, a smooth turn of the car "downhill" or "downwind" and does not give it tip over.
Now about the same, but more officially:
Camber is the angle formed by the midplane of the wheel and the vertical passing through the point of intersection of the midplane of the wheel and the bearing surface. Distinguish between positive and negative camber:
positive (+) - when the top of the wheel is tilted outward (away from the car body)
negative (-)- when the top of the wheel is tilted inward (towards the car body)
Structurally camber formed by the position of the hub assembly and ensures maximum contact patch area tires with road. In the case of double wishbone independent suspension, the position of the hub is determined by the upper and lower wishbones... In a MacPherson strut, the camber is influenced by the lower arm and strut. The deviation of the values of the camber angle from the norm affects the car as follows:
+ good stability of the car in turns
- wheel grip deteriorates when driving in a straight line
- increased wear of the inner side of the tire
Positive angle too large:
+ good grip
- deteriorates stability in turns
- increased wear on the outer side of the tire
For UAZ vehicles, the camber angle is set rigidly and is:
for UAZ-452 and UAZ-469: 1 ° 30+-15"
for UAZ Patriot and UAZ Hunter with type bridges Spicer: 1 °
Toe- the angle between the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and the plane of rotation of the wheel. It can also be defined as the difference in the distance between the front and rear walls of the wheel rims (in the figure, this is the value of A minus B). Thus, convergence can be measured in degrees or millimeters.
Distinguish between total and individual convergence. Toe-in is calculated separately for each wheel. This is the deviation of the plane of its rotation from the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the vehicle. Toe-in is calculated as the sum of the individual toe angles of the left and right wheels of the same axle. The total convergence in millimeters is determined in a similar way.
With a positive toe-in value, the wheels are mutually turned inward in the direction of travel, with a negative value (toe-out) - outward.
The deviation of the values of the toe angle from the norm affects the car as follows:
Too large negative angle:
- maintaining the trajectory of movement worsens
- increased tire wear on the inside
- acute reaction of a car to steering
Positive angle too large:
- maintaining the trajectory of movement worsens
- increased tire wear on the outside
Toe-in on UAZ is adjustable and is for cars (B-A)
UAZ-452, UAZ-469: 1.5-3.0mm. (23"+-0.8")
UAZ Patriot, UAZ Hunter with Spicer bridges: 0.5-1.5mm(from 0 ° 3 "04" to 0 ° 9 "12")
Transverse angle of inclination of the axis of rotation of the wheel
Lateral angle of inclination of the axis of rotation (eng. KPI)- the angle between the axis of rotation of the wheel and the perpendicular to the supporting surface. Thanks to this parameter, when turning the steered wheels, the car body rises, as a result of which forces arise that tend to return the wheel to a straight-line position. Thus, the KPI has a significant impact on the stability and stability of the vehicle in straight-line driving. The difference in the values of the angles of lateral inclination of the right and left axles can lead to the vehicle to steer to the side with a large inclination. This effect can also appear if the normal values of the other wheel alignment angles are observed.
For UAZ vehicles, the lateral tilt angle is set rigidly and is:
UAZ-452, UAZ-469B: 5 ° 30 "+ - 0 ° 30 "
UAZ-469 with portal bridges: 8 °
UAZ Patriot, UAZ Hunter with Spicer bridges: 8 °
Caster angle of the wheel axis
Longitudinal angle of inclination of the axis of rotation (eng. Caster)- the angle between the axis of rotation of the wheel and the perpendicular to the support surface in the longitudinal plane of the vehicle. Distinguish between positive and negative caster angles of the axis of rotation of the wheel.
Positive caster contributes to the emergence of additional dynamic stabilization vehicle when driving at medium and high speeds. At the same time, low-speed understeer deteriorates.
The caster angle of the king pin for UAZ vehicles is set rigidly.
for UAZ-452, UAZ-469, UAZ-469B: 3 °+ -0 ° 30 "
for UAZ Patriot, UAZ Hunter with Spicer bridges: 5
° -1 °
In addition to the above parameters, another characteristic is of great importance for the front axle - run-in shoulder... This is the distance between the point formed by the intersection of the axis of symmetry of the wheel and the support surface and the point of intersection of the line of transverse inclination of the pivot axis and the support surface. The roll-in shoulder is positive if the point of intersection of the surface and the axis of rotation of the wheel lie to the right of the axis of symmetry of the wheel (zero shoulder), and negative if it is located to the left of it. If these points coincide, then the run-in shoulder is zero.
This parameter affects the stability and steering of the wheel. Optimal value for modern cars is zero or positive break-in shoulder. The run-in shoulder sign is determined by camber, lateral inclination of the wheel steering axis and wheel offset.
Car manufacturers do not recommend installing wheels with a non-standard offset, because this can lead to a change in the set run-in shoulder to a negative value. This can seriously affect the stability and handling of the vehicle.
Partially used materials from the article by Alexey Trebunskikh
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Convergence disorder of UAZ in Moscow - prices
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UAZ Patriot 2014, wheel alignment
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- one axle 1500
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UAZ Patriot 2012, wheel alignment
Eugene: convergence on a UAZ Patriot car
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The answer to your question: For a car in this version, there is no technical ability to adjust the UUK. Best regards, AutoGERMES group of companies!And finally, convergence. We are talking about the total toe-in (the sum of the angles between the longitudinal axis of the machine and the plane that passes through the center of the right and left wheels). First for the front wheels. The positive toe is stability at high speeds, and the disadvantage is increased understeer. The advantage of negative toe is the improved reaction of the wheels to the movement of the steering wheel, and the disadvantage is the rapid wear of the rubber, the transfer of road irregularities to the steering wheel, or simply "beating". As for the rear wheels, the situation is almost the same. If you make a negative toe, then the car will be prone to skidding. The most optimal thing is to drive the car with zero toe on both axles.
The geometry of the wheels is what determines the driver's life. The wrong camber of the UAZ greatly changes the handling characteristics of the car. Moscow, as a large city with difficult driving conditions, makes the collapse still a financially intensive problem - if the settings are incorrect, tires wear out quickly. UAZ computer descent collapse, or rather modern services for diagnostics and adjustment of wheel geometry, is an occupation that requires high qualifications and precise equipment. Not every technical center will carry out a collapse of a good quality.
The workplace of a UAZ camber specialist should ensure the horizontal position of the vehicle when adjusting the angles and installing the wheels, and uniform loading of the suspension. Unfortunately, the average lift is always slightly skewed, sometimes several degrees. Is it so harmless if there is practically no deflection of the suspension with slight distortions of the lift? No, even 1-2 degrees of "non-horizontal" elevator leads to 1-2 degrees of error in measurements due to the gravitational principle of measurements of most stands. Considering that, for example, the full tolerance for wheel camber for modern cars does not exceed 30 minutes (half a degree), then a lift error of 1-2 degrees will fatally affect the results of measurements and adjustments.
What indicates the need to carry out a similar collapse of the UAZ?
... There is a drift or the rudder has changed its position when driving in a straight line.
... The car does not hold the road well (prowls).
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UAZ Patriot 2016, wheel alignment
Vitaly: Conversion camber on 2 axles, after replacing the pins.
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Adjust toe-in on the UAZ 3303, as well as on other models 469, 452 "loaf", etc. simply. Moreover, unlike passenger cars the collapse on the UAZ is not done.
Perhaps I'll start with why it is impossible to adjust the camber on the UAZ 3303. The fact is that this parameter is embedded in the very design of the machine, namely in the steering knuckle.
If you have no play in the pivots, and the hub bearings are properly tightened, then this parameter will be all right.
It all started with the fact that the steering wheel began to sluggishly return to its original position, but the worst thing was that the car began to scour the road. At the same time, it could not appear on a flat surface, but if irregularities or especially rutting appeared.
Instruments
For repair you will need:
- Key for 30;
- Key for 27;
- Rail.
Wheel alignment adjustment for UAZ 3303
It is important! Toe adjustment of the front wheels of the UAZ 3303 is carried out at normal tire pressure. Tie rod ends must be in good working order and without backlash. The adjustment is to ensure that distance A in the front is less than distance B by 1.5 - 3.0 mm at the rear.
Toe-check is usually done on the inside of the tires. However, given that tire lateral runout can be significant, the toe adjustment may not be correct. Of course, it is best to adjust at the stand, but in the past they always did it ourselves. In this case, when adjusting the convergence, I make two measurements, one between the tires, the second between the disks. The difference when measured in the second case should not exceed 1.5 - 2 mm.
Before starting the adjustment, it is necessary to prepare the bar for measurements. This requires a small wooden lath and a caliper. Fix it all as in the photo. For this purpose, a vernier caliper purchased an inexpensive, plastic one. You can do without a caliper, for example, with a ruler, securing it with rubber bands and putting marks.
Toe adjustment is made by changing the length of the steering rod. To do this, lock nuts with right and left threads are released in advance and the adjusting nipple is rotated, the length of the rod is changed.
- Locknut with left-hand thread; 2. Adjustment nipple; 3. Locknut with right-hand thread; 4. Hinge.
The car is placed on a flat area, the front is measured in the middle of the height of the wheels, a point is put at the points of contact. Then they roll the car halfway around and re-measure it already from the back. The difference between them will be the amount of wheel toe-in.
To be sure of the correctness of the adjusted toe-in of the wheels on the UAZ, you can repeat it at other points.
Handpieces steering rods must be in good working order and without backlash.
One of the reasons for the unsatisfactory handling and directional stability of UAZ-3163 Patriot vehicles may be malfunctions in the steering or the presence of backlash and clearances in the pivot assemblies.
Malfunctions affecting handling and directional stability of the UAZ Patriot.
One of possible malfunctions, this is an overestimated moment of rotation of the bipod shaft of the steering mechanism when the input shaft is released - it should be in the range of 2.5-3.5 kgf / m for the UAZ-3163 Patriot.
The total moment of friction when turning the steered wheels with a disconnected steering gear should not exceed 12 kgf / m. This moment is provided by adjusting the pivot assemblies, the presence of a sufficient amount of lubricant in the pivot assemblies, steering rod ends, constant velocity joints, wheel hubs.
If the steering knuckle was disassembled with the replacement of liners, pins, and so on, then when assembling it, it is necessary to adjust the preload along the common axis of the pins and the correct mutual position of the ball joint with the steering knuckle body to prevent the ball joint from displacing. The turning moment of the ball joint rotation in any direction relative to the common axis of the pins should be within 1.0-1.5 kgcm.
The handling and directional stability of the car may be unsatisfactory also due to a malfunction in the form of underestimated values of the longitudinal tilt angles, the castor angle. On a fully laden car, according to the factory requirements, the longitudinal angle must be at least 6 degrees for the UAZ Patriot. The difference in the angles of the longitudinal inclination of the pivots should be no more than 1 degree. A decrease in these angles can occur as a result of the vehicle's suspension lift.
Poor handling can also be due to a poorly secured stabilizer lateral stability or due to insufficient tightening torque of the bolts and nuts of the longitudinal and transverse rods of the front suspension - the required torque should be in the range of 14-16 kgf / m. The tightening torque of the nuts of the ends of the steering rods should be in the range of 4.9-6.9 kg / m, and the tightening torque of the bolts for fastening the steering gear to the frame should be 5.6-8.0 kg / m.
Also, backlash in:
Tie rod ends,
- crosspieces and splines of the steering shaft,
- the steering mechanism with the position of the steered wheels corresponding to the movement in a straight line,
- the joints of the fingers of the ends of the steering rods with a bipod, a forged lever, swivel fists,
- pivot assemblies and wheel hubs.
Toe-in of the front wheels of the UAZ Patriot.
Improperly adjusted toe-in of the front wheels can also affect the handling and directional stability of the car, for an axle of the type it should be within 0 ° 1'32 '' - 0 ° 4'36 '' for each wheel or 0 ° 3'04 '' - 0 ° 9'12 '' in total. In the absence of a special stand, it is allowed to check and adjust the wheel alignment on the inner surfaces of the tires.
Every car owner has heard terms such as wheel alignment more than once. These terms mean the need for repairs, which may be needed at any moment. Such a need for repairs in poor-quality road surface or car operation in harsh off-road conditions is associated. Actually, the UAZ Patriot SUV is designed for such aggressive operating conditions, therefore, each vehicle owner of an all-terrain vehicle needs not only to know what wheel alignment is, but also to be able to make adjustments with his own hands.
Toe-in purpose
The need to check and adjust the toe-in, as well as the camber, arises after undercarriage produced renovation work... You should also visit the service station after the car gets into large holes or bumps at speed, which lead to a violation of the integrity of the chassis. But even if the UAZ Patriot car is operated exclusively on smooth roads, then even in this case it is necessary to periodically visit the service station or adjust the camber-toe-in on your own.
Uneven tread wear on the front wheels is another sign of misalignment. If you notice that the protector is eaten up on one side, then an adjustment is urgently needed.
Toe is the parameter at which the wheels are in mutual position relative to each other. If this parameter is violated, an asymmetrical position of the wheels relative to each other is detected. At the same time, they are spread out in different directions, which negatively affects the chassis of the car and rubber.
Special adjustment device (ruler)
Camber and collapse are two completely different parameters, but which are carried out jointly at the workshop. It is not difficult to find out that the toe adjustment is required on the UAZ Patriot SUV. To do this, you need to drive onto a flat and smooth track and release the steering wheel at a speed of 60-80 km / h. At the same time, if the car is going to go in any direction, then an adjustment is urgently required. Otherwise, untimely adjustment will lead to failure of the suspension components of the UAZ Patriot. But as you know, tires are the first to take on the entire blow of such a malfunction. It all starts with quickly erasing the protectors in one or another part of the rubber. In addition, this negatively affects the wheel rims, their curvature is observed. To visualize what is camber and what is convergence, a sketch is presented below.
Camber is the angle by which the plane of the wheel deviates from the vertical. The camber on the UAZ Patriot is not regulated - only adjustment, repair or replacement of pivots is performed.
Self-adjustment
The camber and toe angles on the UAZ Patriot SUV can be adjusted independently at home, while saving a considerable amount of money. In addition, this procedure is recommended to be performed periodically, but at least 1-2 times a year. This will save your car from serious breakdowns and the need to purchase new tires.
So, if you have decided that you need to adjust the camber and toe on the car, then the first step is to make sure that the chassis is working properly. If there is a need to repair or replace suspension parts, then it is simply pointless to adjust the wheel alignment angles.
Finding out that chassis does not need repair, you can proceed to the procedure for adjusting the wheel alignment angles. First you need to find a level place where such events will be held. The UAZ Patriot SUV should be freed from excess weight and the tire pressure should be checked. This is very important, because these parameters can become incorrect adjustment.
Using a caliper in measurements
We get down to work of adjusting the wheel alignment angles and perform the following actions:
- Initially, the steering wheel must be set in a straight position, thereby aligning the wheels.
- Before adjusting the roll-off, it is necessary to make chalk marks on the inside of the wheel at the front. Marks should be applied as close to the discs as possible.
- You need to take a special bar (ruler) to measure the distance between the inner surface of the tires.
- The ruler must be resting between the two wheels at the marked points. In this case, the ruler should not touch the car parts.
- You need to fix the distance on the ruler.
- Now you need to roll the car forward and measure the distance at the rear of the wheels with a ruler, using the same points. In this case, the ruler should not touch the body and suspension parts.
- The indications are verified.
- It is necessary that when measuring, the distance in the front is 1-1.5 mm less than in the back.
- If the distance between the wheels in the rear position is less than in the front, then it is required to lengthen the steering rods, aligning the values.
- If the values, on the contrary, are greater, then the rods should be shortened.
- If the deviations do not exceed 1.5 mm, then the wheel alignment can be considered complete.
