Test Prerequisites
- Check suspension, steering and steering linkage for excessive play and damage, repair if necessary.
- Tread depth difference may be no more than 2 mm on an axle.
- Prescribed tire pressure
- Drive the vehicle onto the alignment rack without tension. Move the vehicle back and forth if necessary to relieve any tension on the axle components.
- Vehicle accurately aligned, suspension bounced and rocked several times
- The measurement sensor must be properly adjusted and attached to the vehicle; observe device manufacturer's operating instructions.
- Make sure that the sliding plates and turn tables are not touching the end stop when checking the wheel alignment.
- The steering wheel must be "evened out" into the center position before beginning the measuring and adjusting. Use Steering Wheel Scales VAS6458 for this.
- Vehicle empty weight "Empty weight means: The weight of the vehicle ready for the road (completely filled fuel tank and windshield washer fluid reservoir, spare tire, vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack) and with no driver."
- Spare wheel, vehicle tools and vehicle jack must be located in the position specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Perform wheel run-out compensation: permissible axial run-out of the wheel rims can exceed the specified toe setting tolerance. If compensation for wheel run-out is not performed, it will not be possible to obtain a correct toe-in adjustment.
- After a certain period, wheel alignment platforms and computer equipment can lose their original leveling setting and adjustments.
- Alignment platforms and alignment units/alignment computers should be calibrated at least once a year during maintenance.
- Treat these highly sensitive units carefully and conscientiously.
- If necessary, contact the manufacturer for familiarization with the proper use of the equipment.