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Chassis Alignment
Important: The
following points must be noted before chassis alignment:
- Use of the specified disc wheels as well as the tyre
sizes.
- Good condition of the disc wheels and the wheel bearings.
- Tyres uniform and in good condition.
- Tyre pressure in accordance with regulations at left and right
axles - For values, see vehicle Owner's Manual or brochure
applicable to the model year "Service Manual" or "Service
Plan".
- No visible damage to chassis (no play in track rods and ball
joints, chassis suspension)
- Regulations and instructions issued by chassis alignment system
manufacturer.
The following operations must be performed before chassis
alignment:
- Half fill fuel tank
- Put vehicle into alignment position
- Load both front seats with 70 kg
respectively
- Put steering in straight-ahead position
- Push down on vehicle suspension several times to enable the
suspension to adopt its starting position.
Measure
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Measure "Actual values" using computer-aided chassis measuring
system, and see "Chassis Adjustment Values" brochure for respective
model year for "Nominal Values". User instructions and regulations
from computer-aided chassis measuring system manufacturer must be
complied with. Print-out of vehicle and chassis data.
Note: It is not
possible to correct camber and toe-in. In case of deviations, check
the wheel journal or complete rear axle for possible damage and
replace if necessary.
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