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Test conditions > < Vehicle alignment
General points
General points
The vehicle must only be aligned using an alignment gauge released by the manufacturer!
It is recommended to align the front and rear axles during each vehicle alignment procedure.
Otherwise correct vehicle driving behaviour cannot be guaranteed!
  Note
t  Only perform a vehicle alignment after the first 1000 to 2000 km to allow the helical springs to fully settle.
t  During adjustment work try to approximate the nominal values.
t  For vehicles equipped with ESP, the „basic setting“ must be carried out after the axial measurement, function 04, group 060 → Chapter.
If the fitting position of the rear axle and hence the running direction of the vehicle are not considered this could result in a skewed steering wheel.
Removing and installing steering wheel → Body Work; Rep. gr.69.
It is necessary to perform a vehicle alignment in the event of:
t  incorrect driving behaviour;
t  damage caused by accident and if parts have been replaced;
t  axle parts have been removed;
t  there is unilateral tyre wear.
   
Front axle part replacedChassis alignment requiredRear axle part replacedChassis alignment required
 yesno yesno
track control armX Shock absorber X
Wheel-bearing housingX Coil spring X
Track rod/track-rod endsX Complete rear axleX 
Steering gearX Assembly carrier 1)X 
Assembly carrierX Bottom suspension arm 1)
Top suspension arm 1)
X 
Suspension strutX Trailing arm 1)X 

1) Only on vehicles with four-wheel drive
   

Test conditions > < Vehicle alignment