Axle Alignment Procedure
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Work Procedure for Axle Alignment, Overview
NOTE:
Vehicle must only be measured at curb weight. Refer to TEST REQUIREMENTS .
Observe the Following Work Sequence!
- 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.
- The steering wheel must be "evened out" into the center position before beginning the measuring and adjusting. Use Steering Wheel Scales:VAS6458A for this.
- Perform wheel run-out compensation. Refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION .
- Check the maximum steering angle. Refer to MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE, CHECKING .
- Check front axle camber and adjust if necessary. Refer to FRONT AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING .
- Check rear axle camber and adjust if necessary. Refer to REAR AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING .
- Check rear axle toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to REAR AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING .
- Check the front axle toe angle and adjust if necessary. Refer to FRONT AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING .
NOTE:
If adjustments were made to the suspension during the axle alignment on vehicles with ESP or ABS, a calibration of the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
If the rear axle setting was changed, the following driver assistance systems must be calibrated:
Lane assist. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING ,
Rearview camera system. Refer to REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM, CALIBRATING .