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32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with vehicle load up to design position

IMPORTANT: Carry out wheel alignment with DIN load only  :
  • If the technical prerequisites for alignment with ride height input are not fulfilled.
  • If the vehicle in question is a damaged vehicle.
NOTE:
Fig 1: Identifying Axle Alignment Test Stand
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NOTE: Vehicles with active steering:
Start up active steering prior to wheel alignment!

Attach pickup/ride height marks to vehicle (observe specifications from the various equipment manufacturers).

IMPORTANT: Use quick-clamping holders with poly control arm bushings only.
Due to excessive measuring inaccuracy, other quick-clamping units are not permitted!
Illustration of KDS II pickup
Fig 2: Identifying Poly Control Pins
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Fig 3: Locating Brake Tensioner
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E81, E82, E84, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
In order to avoid damaging the front side panel during the "Max. steering angle" 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.
IMPORTANT: Only on vehicles with Active Cruise Control:
Because the driving axis is the  reference for ACC alignment, it is necessary after an alignment of the rear axle, which alters the driving axis, to check the alignment of the ACC sensor as well!
It is not necessary to check the ACC sensor after only one adjustment of the front axle!

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

IMPORTANT: Do not remove screws/bolts (front axle support to engine support or body)!

Slacken  all screws/bolts (front axle support to engine support or body) and then retighten to specified torque.

Refer to Lowering front axle support  . See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SWZ00-2040) or 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .