Front Wheel Alignment

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The alignment process brings the front wheels into parallel (from a bird's-eye view), also known as zero toe, when the handle post is vertical ensuring the longest tire life and the most predictable steering performance.

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Required Equipment

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6 mm Allen (2019 and earlier models will require a 5 mm Allen instead)
13 mm socket
Ratched (for 13 mm socket)
Tape measure
Level

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Procedures

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Level the Deck - Use a level perpendicular to the length of the deck to ensure the deck is completely flat. Do this with the board resting on a flat and level surface

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Front Measurement - Measure the distance between the outer grooves in the tire tires approximately halfway up the tires at the furthest point forward (22 3/4” below).

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For the Elite and Elite Pro, measure between the center grove on the tires.

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Rear Measurement - Repeat the procedure for the rear edge of the tires by measuring under underneath the chassis so that the tape measure is touching the bottom of the chassis (22 5/8” below).

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Compare measurements - Subtract the bigger measurement from the smaller measurement => 22 ¾” - 22 ⅝” = ⅛” (the difference between the front and the rear of the tire ⅛”)

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If the difference is less than ¼” or 6 mm then the tires are aligned properly and the alignment process is complete.

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If the difference is greater than ¼” or 6 mm then continue to step 5.

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Remove the Lock Nuts - Remove the lock nuts on either both sides where the tie rod attaches to the wheel pivot with a 13 mm socket (an extension for the socket will make this easier)

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Remove the Steering Linkage Bolt - Remove the steering linkage bolt below the lock nuts removed from above with a 6 mm Allen on both sides (2019 models and older will require a 5 mm hex).

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Tire Rod Adjustment - Rotate the tie rods from the rod ends according to the options below.

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If the measurement at the front of the tires was larger than the measurement at the rear of the tires, then loosen the rod end with a 14 mm wrench (counterclockwise) by 1/2 of a revolution, reattach the bolt to the pivot, then repeat on the opposite wheel.

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If the measurement at the rear of the tires was larger than the measurement at the front of the tires, then tighten the rod end with a 14 mm wrench (clockwise) by 1/2 of a revolution, reattach the bolt to the pivot, then repeat on the opposite wheel.

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If the bolt cannot be removed from the tie rod in the picture above then rotate a full revolution.

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Check the Alignment - With the steering linkage reattached to the wheel pivots on each side, repeat the first 4 steps to check the alignment before continuing to the next step. If the wheels are still not aligned then also complete steps 5-8 again before continuing to next step.

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Tighten the Lock Nuts - Once the alignment is complete use the 6 mm Allen and the 13 mm socket to fully tighten both the wheel bolt and the locknut. Repeat on both sides.