Patent ID: 6367826
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B60G,B62D

Abstract:
An alignment adjuster for a motor vehicle including an adjustable member that is operatively connected to one of a plurality of wheels, said alignment adjuster comprising:a bracket having a first and second opposing side wall, said first side wall having a first elongated slot, said second side wall having a second elongated slot; a shaft having an opening formed therethrough and also having a first pinion gear connected thereto, said shaft adapted to be received by said first and said second elongated slot, said shaft adapted to be received by said adjustable member; a hex having an opening formed therethrough and also having a second pinion gear connected thereto, said hex being coupled with said shaft such that rotational movement therebetween is limited, said hex including a tool receiving portion for aiding in the rotation of said hex and said shaft; a first rack element associated with said first elongated slot and operatively contacting said first pinion gear; a second rack element associated with said second elongated slot and operatively contacting said second pinion gear; a bolt adapted to be received by said opening of said shaft and said opening of said hex, said bolt extending through said opening of said shaft and said opening of said hex to cooperate with a mating nut.