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  • Definition: The adjustment of a vehicle’s front or rear suspension components to ensure proper angles such as camber, toe-in, toe-out, caster, and ride height. This enhances steering stability, tire wear, and handling.
  • Example: Four-wheel alignment is typically performed on front-wheel drive vehicles to align all four wheels.
  • General Alignment:
  • Definition: The adjustment of two objects to position them correctly relative to each other.
  • Example: Aligning gears in a gearbox to ensure smooth operation.
  • Railway Alignment:
  • Definition: The setting of successive lengths of railway track in a straight line during construction.
  • Example: Engineers survey and align sections of railway track to maintain a straight and level track.
  • Road or Earthwork Alignment:
  • Definition: The plan or layout of a road or earthwork project.
  • Example: Civil engineers design road alignments to optimize safety, drainage, and traffic flow.
  1. Alignment of Points:
  • Definition: The setting of multiple points in a straight line or true line.
  • Example: Aligning the centers of bearings supporting an engine crankshaft.
  1. Magnetic Alignment:
  • Definition: The orientation of electric or magnetic dipoles under the influence of an external magnetic field.
  • Example: Magnetizing a piece of iron by aligning its magnetic domains with an external magnetic field.
  1. Tuned Circuit Alignment:
  • Definition: The adjustment of preset tuned circuits for optimal performance.
  • Example: Tuning radio receiver circuits for maximum signal reception.
  1. Horizontal Route of an Access Road:
  • Definition: The horizontal direction or layout of an access road.
  • Example: Determining the alignment of an access road to optimize traffic flow and ease of travel.

Related Alignment Concepts

  • Door Alignment:
    • Four-Wheel Alignment:
    • Front-End Alignment:
    • Wheel Alignment:

      Understanding these alignment concepts is essential for maintaining vehicle performance, safety, and longevity, as well as ensuring optimal functionality of various vehicle components.

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