32 00 150 Standard chassis / wheel alignment with DIN load

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NOTE:

Read and comply with General information and definitions, refer to 32 00 ... GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS .
Read and comply with General chassis definition, refer to 32 00 ... GENERAL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION DEFINITIONS .
Read and comply with notes on Chassis allocation via optional extra, refer to 32 00 ... SUSPENSION ASSIGNMENT VIA OPTIONAL EXTRAS .
Read and comply with More detailed information on chassis alignment system (Beissbarth).
If necessary, prepare lifting platform.
Drive vehicle onto lifting platform.
If necessary, switch on chassis alignment system.
Move vehicle into design position
Enter customer and vehicle data
Identify chassis version and select vehicle
Enter tyre pressure and tread depth
Attach quick clamping holder/quick clamping unit to vehicle and remove clamping levers in area of front wheels
Attach pickup to quick clamping holder/quick clamping unit, align using bubble level and connect to rotary plates
Remove locking pins from both rotary plate, align pickup using bubble level and activate
If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.
Install brake tensioner.

IMPORTANT: E87, 90: In order to avoid damaging the front side panel during the "Max. steering lock" drive-in routine, make sure the pickups are removed from the quick clamping holders/quick clamping units during output and input alignment. In the process do not detach the connecting cable from the pickups or the rotary plates.

NOTE: After the drive-in routine, reconnect the pickups to the quick clamping holders/quick clamping units, align using the bubble levels and secure in place.

Perform input measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Compare specified values with actual values, refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

Only in event of customer complaint (e.g. poor driving performance):

IMPORTANT: Do not remove bolts (front axle carrier to engine carrier / body)!

Slacken all bolts (front axle carrier to engine carrier / body) and then retighten to specified torque

Lower front axle carrier.

If necessary, adjust front axle and rear axle
Perform output measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Save and print out test record.
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering, refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .
Version with Active Cruise Control: carry out fine adjustment
Remove chassis/wheel alignment system
Drive vehicle off lifting platform.