Wheel Alignment Training & Diagnostic Software

Alignment Guide software

Updated 11-28-2007

A Quick Reference Guide to Wheel Alignment, Steering & Suspension Diagnosis


ALIGNMENT GUIDE covers the theory behind wheel alignment, how camber, caster, toe, SAI, ride height and other factors influence steering, handling, tracking and tire wear. Plus, everything you need to know about inspecting steering and suspension components for wear and alignment-related problems. Covers basic alignment procedures and troubleshooting. It's also an excellent reference for preparing to take the ASE Suspension & Steering certification test.

This program can help you prepare for the ASE technician certification test

ALIGNMENT GUIDE topics include:
* Basic Alignment Theory
* Basic Alignment Procedures for 2-wheel, Thrust Angle & 4-Wheel
* Prealignment Inspection Procedures
* Troubleshooting Alignment Problems
* Diagnosing Tire Wear
* Toe
* Camber
* Caster
* Turning Angle (toe-out on turns)
* Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)
* Included Angle
* Thrust Angle & Rear Axle Steer
* Setback
* Ride Height
* Ball joints
* Tie Rod Ends
* Steering Linkage
* Idler & Pitman Arms
* Springs (all types)
* Shocks & Struts
* Sway bars
* Short Long Arm (SLA) Suspensions
* Strut Suspensions
* Front-Wheel Drive & Rear-Wheel Drive Suspensions
* Rack & Pinion Steering
* Power Steering (including new Electric Steering)
* Tire inspection, inflation, rotation & balancing
* Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems


Sample Screens from the program:

basic alignment angles screen . toe screen . camber screen
caster screen . ball joint check screen . ride height check screen

NOTE: This program does NOT include vehicle alignment specifications.
If you are looking for vehicle specific alignment specifications, you can access the OEM service information by clicking Here,
or you can subscribe to ALLDATA by clicking Here.

Alignment Guide is written for the entry level alignment technician, or a DIYer who wants to learn the basics of wheel alignment and troubleshooting alignment problems.


ALIGNMENT GUIDE is available as a download or on a CD. Requires Windows 95 or higher (98/ME/2000/XP/Vista).

PRICE: $19.95 for download version, add $3.99 for CD sent by First Class mail

How To Order Alignment Guide software:

Click Here if you wish to order Alignment Guide by mail (printable order form)


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(The program will be sent to you as an email ZIP file attachment when we receive notice of your credit card payment ):
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Zip file sent to you as an email attachment to download ($19.95)


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CD sent to you by First Class mail ($23.94).


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Alignment Articles from the Carley Technical Library:
Wheel Alignment: Camber, Caster & Toe
How To Align The Unalignable
Aligning Light Trucks & SUVs
Fixing Common Alignment Problems
Correcting Steering Pulls
Getting The Right Attitude: Restoring Ride Height

To More Technical Info Click Here to See More Carley Automotive Technical Articles

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