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Determining Caster Value



AR40.20-P-0322-03V Check Caster and Assign to Tabular Value

Caster Test And Adjustment Specifications:








Caster test and adjustment specifications

Caster angle tolerance range: ±30'

The ride-height readings are displayed by the electronic clinometer in decimal degrees [°].

Procedure:
1 Measure heights of front and rear axles, then consult the table for the caster data.

Example: Front ride height 2.7°
+ rear ride height 1.7°
= Caster 10.41°

Front axle at front tide height
Rear axle suspension at rear tide height