Dynamic Steering Basic Setting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

There are two choices for performing a basic setting on the dynamic steering:

The "quick access"

This procedure should be selected for the following activities if:

The "complete alignment"

This procedure should be selected for the following activities if:

the suspension was adjusted during an axle alignment,
the front axle toe was adjusted,
the rear axle toe was adjusted,
the vehicle suspension was changed, for example, changing from standard to sport suspension.

NOTE:

Both procedures are programmed into the axle alignment computer.

The respective procedure is performed automatically.

It is only necessary to select the appropriate program for the procedure that will be performed.

"Quick access" procedure:	"Complete alignment" procedure:
Drive the vehicle onto the measuring platform	Drive the vehicle onto the measuring platform
Activate the measuring system	Activate the measuring system
Select the model range	Select the model range
Perform wheel run-out compensation. Refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION .	Perform wheel run-out compensation. Refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION .
"Front wheels straight" display on the alignment computer	Perform initial suspension measurement. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester	Adjust the suspension
Selecting the basic setting. Refer to "Perform Any Subsequent Work Using The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester " below.	Perform the final suspension measurement
	Answer the "Dynamic steering installed?" inquiry
	"Front wheels straight" display on the alignment computer
	Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
	Selecting the basic setting. Refer to "Perform Any Subsequent Work Using The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester " below.

NOTE:

Before starting the basic setting, the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated using the Steering Wheel Scales VAS6458.

Before beginning the basic setting, check the DTC memory and correct any malfunctions present.

-- Connect the battery charger. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING ..

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

-- Select the calibration procedure for dynamic steering in the alignment computer.

-- Install the quick clamps on all four wheels.

-- Install the measurement sensors on the front and rear wheels.

-- Perform wheel run-out compensation. Refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION .

-- Position the wheels so they are straight according to the alignment computer.

NOTE:

Disregard the steering wheel position when doing this.

Only the display on the alignment computer is valid.

Perform Any Subsequent Work Using The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

-- Turn on the ignition.

VASPC

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.

-- Select Guided Fault Finding .

-- Press the Go to button and select the "Function/component selection" and the following tree structures one after the other:

ODIS - Offboard Diagnostic Information System

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is connected.

-- Select Diagnostic operating mode and start diagnostics.

-- Select the Test plan tab.

-- Select the button Individual tests and select the following tree structures one after the other:

Now follow the instructions on the screen to perform the dynamic steering basic setting.