1. Ensure all accessories and main components are fitted

Any additional components such as front brakes are installed correctly 

Ensure steering wheel and wheels are installed, fastened prior to tuning

2. Center the Rack and Pinion Steering

Turn the steering to full lock on both sides to find the center.

Check alignment of the top bolt on the steering column with the kart center.

If misaligned, loosen the steering shaft bolt and adjust the steering wheel to align it.

Tighten bolts once centered.

3. Align Front Wheels with Rear Wheels

Lift front wheels off the ground for easier adjustment.

Eyeball alignment to match front wheels with rear wheels.

Adjust tie rods by loosening the nuts and spinning to even out wheel positioning.

4. Adjust Front Wheel Camber

Use camber control arms and adjust nuts to change wheel angle.

Start with maximum camber on both wheels.

Fine-tune so both wheels have equal camber for consistent steering feel.

5. Set Toe In / Toe Out

Determine wheel angles for intended use:

Toe out: recommended for turning and track use (reduces bump steer).

Toe in: better for straight-line stability. We always recommend TOE OUT

Adjust toe using the steering rods, ensuring both wheels match.

Check steering responsiveness and turning radius; adjust as needed.

6. Test with Load / Compression

Drop the kart back onto the ground.

Apply weight to simulate real conditions (rider or push down front end).

Check that wheels remain aligned under load.

Ensure toe and camber settings remain consistent to avoid bump steer.

7. Final Checks

Steering is centered and responsive.

Camber is equal on both wheels.

Toe in/out is correctly set - TOE OUT

Compression/load does not adversely or excessively affect alignment.

Nicholas - 0421 242 391

nicholas@helmetkarts.com

Lawrence - 0466 846 104

info@helmetkarts.com