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Axle Alignment Procedure

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Vehicle must only be measured at curb weight. Refer to TEST PREREQUISITES !

Check which suspension is installed in the vehicle. This information can be found on the vehicle data plate. Refer to EXPLANATION OF PRODUCTION CONTROL NUMBERS (PR NUMBER) .

Observe the following work sequence!

  1. 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.
  2. The steering wheel must be "evened out" into the center position before beginning the measuring and adjusting. Use Steering Wheel Scales VAS6458 for this.
  3. Checking the steering rack center position. Refer to STEERING RACK, CHECKING MECHANICAL CENTER POSITION .
  4. Perform wheel run-out compensation. Refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION .
  5. Check the maximum steering angle. Refer to MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE, CHECKING .
  6. Check front axle camber and adjust if necessary. Refer to FRONT AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING .
  7. Check rear axle camber and adjust if necessary. Refer to REAR AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING .
  8. Check rear axle toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to REAR AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING .
  9. Check the front axle toe angle and adjust if necessary. Refer to FRONT AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING .
  10. The dynamic steering must be calibrated if adjustments were made to the front axle settings using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to DYNAMIC STEERING BASIC SETTING .
  11. If the adjustments to the chassis have been changed, then perform a zero compensation on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
  12. The dynamic steering must be calibrated if adjustments were made to the rear axle settings Refer to DYNAMIC STEERING BASIC SETTING  or Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
  13. If adjustments have been made on the rear axle, calibrate the adaptive cruise control. Refer to ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)  and/or LANE ASSIST, CALIBRATING .

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