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Steering Axis Inclination (SAI)

Calculate the steering-axis angle viewed from the front of the vehicle.

Purpose

Calculate the steering-axis angle viewed from the front of the vehicle.

How It Works

SAI is calculated during the caster sweep from the relationship between steering movement and wheel-angle change.

When to Use

Use as a diagnostic value when checking bent or displaced steering and suspension components.

Benefits

  • Adds diagnostic information beyond adjustable angles
  • Supports left-to-right comparison
  • Works with included angle analysis

Last updated: July 2026

Software functions depend on configuration.

Hardware, aligner model, optional modules and regional requirements can change the functions available on a specific machine.

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