Dynamic Steering Basic Setting

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with Corresponding Diagnostic Cable
Steering Wheel Scales VAS6458
Wheel Alignment Computer

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 Active Steering Control Module -J792- was replaced,
the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- was calibrated,
the steering column was replaced,
the steering wheel is at an angle when driving straight.

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 WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester	Adjust the suspension.
Select the "Function/component selection" function, refer to "SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED USING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER ".	Perform the final suspension measurement.
	Answer the "Dynamic steering installed?" inquiry
	"Front wheels straight" display on the alignment computer
	Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
	Select the "Function/component selection" function, refer to "SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED USING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER ".

NOTE:

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

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

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

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle.

-- 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.

Subsequent Procedures Are Performed Using The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Touch Guided Fault Finding .

-- Select in succession:

Brand
Type
Model year
Version
Engine code

-- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester has check all the control modules in the vehicle.

-- Press the go to button and select "function/component selection".

-- Select the corresponding program in "Guided Functions ".

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