Axle Alignment System

摘要

An axle alignment system for an axle assembly. The axle alignment system may include a bracket assembly and an alignment plate. The alignment plate may be moveably disposed on the bracket assembly with one or more fasteners that may move along one or more slots that may be provided with the bracket assembly and/or the alignment plate.

主权项

1. An axle alignment system comprising:
an axle assembly; a bracket assembly including:
a first plate defining a first elongate slot, a second elongate slot, and a clearance hole, anda second plate disposed proximate the first plate, the second plate defining a third elongate slot, a fourth elongate slot, and a pry feature; an alignment plate disposed proximate the first plate that has a first opening disposed proximate the first elongate slot, a second opening disposed proximate the second elongate slot, and a third opening proximately aligned with the clearance hole; a lower control arm that extends between the axle assembly and the bracket assembly; and an upper control arm that extends between the axle assembly and the bracket assembly; wherein the first elongate slot and the third elongate slot receive a first fastener that mounts the lower control arm to the bracket assembly and the second elongate slot and the fourth elongate slot receive a second fastener that mounts the upper control arm to the bracket assembly, wherein the alignment plate positions the first fastener along the first and third elongate slots and positions the second fastener along the second and fourth elongate slots to position the axle assembly with respect to the bracket assembly.