Chassis Alignment
The following points must be noted before chassis alignment:
- Use of prescribed disc wheels and tyre sizes
- Perfect condition of the disc wheels and the wheel bearing
units.
- Tyre tread uniform and in good condition.
- Correct tyre inflation pressure on each axle, left and right
identical - values see the respective Owner's Manual for the
vehicle or the "Inspection System" or "Inspection System/Service
Plan" brochure applicable to the model year.
- 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.
- Put steering in straight ahead position.
- Push down on vehicle suspension several times to enable the
suspension to adopt its starting position.
Determine "actual values" using computer-aided chassis alignment
system
For "actual values" - see "Wheel Alignment Values" brochure for
the relevant model year
Note: The
computer-aided chassis alignment system manufacturer's user
instructions and other instructions must be followed.
Printout of vehicle and chassis data.
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