Astra H Workshop Manual
General Vehicle Information
A Maintenance, Body and Chassis Sheet Metal Parts, Frame
B Paint
C Body Equipment
D Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
E Front Wheel Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
F Rear Axle and Rear Wheel Suspension
Repair Instructions
Illustration of Rear Axle (Vehicles with Drum Brake)
Illustration of Rear Axle (Vehicles with Disc Brake)
Foreword
Contents
Introduction
What is chassis alignment?
What is the purpose of chassis alignment?
When is a chassis alignment required?
Chassis geometry
Steering trapezium
Axis of symmetry
Geometric driving axis
Wheel centre plane
Wheel contact point
Driving axis angle
Ride height
Track
Toe
Toe variation
Camber
Castor
Kingpin inclination
Offset radius
Straight-ahead position
Maximum lock angle (steering angle)
Wheel offset
Wheelbase
Wheel base difference
Track difference
Axle offset
Lateral offset
Development of the alignment devices
Electronic alignment devices / Suspension alignment computer
Requirements at the measurement point
Front and rear axle designs
Axle constructions - front axle
Axle constructions - rear axle
Measurement process axle alignment
2-wheel measurement without reference to the rear axle
2-wheel measurement with reference to the rear axle
4-wheel measurement
Chassis alignment equipment
Beissbarth
Hunter
Hofmann
Component Locator
Rear Axle Front Wheel Drive
H Brakes
J Engine and Engine Aggregates
K Clutch and Transmission
L Fuel and Exhaust System
M Steering
N Electrical Equipment and Instruments
R Accessories