US 6,550,795 B1 · Suspension alignment device

Abstract

A vehicle suspension and alignment device therefor is provided. The suspension includes a suspension control arm connected to an axle of the vehicle and having one end pivotally connected to a bracket extending from a frame of the vehicle. The end of the control arm is capable of rotation about a first axis extending transverse to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The suspension further includes a thrust washer disposed between one wall of the bracket and the end of the suspension control arm and a fastener that extends through the bracket, the washer, and the end of the suspension control arm. The washer is configured for engagement by a tool used to rotate the washer and cause movement of the suspension control arm relative to the bracket to thereby align the suspension and a vehicle axle.

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Dependent claims

A thrust washer for a vehicle suspension, comprising:

a body having a first aperture configured to receive a fastener extending through one end of a control arm of said suspension and a second aperture configured to receive a pivot member;
wherein said body has a flange extending radially outwardly therefrom and said flange is configured for engagement by a tool for rotation of said body on said pivot member to thereby allow alignment of said suspension;
and
wherein said first aperture is elongated, said first aperture having a major axis and a minor axis and said first aperture having a curved portion on each side of said minor axis and a straight portion on each side of said major axis.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Suspension alignment device

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Abstract

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