Kinematics Diagnosis System wheel alignment with ride height measurement without loading the vehicle (X2 2018-2023)

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CAUTION: Do not perform wheel alignment without loading the vehicle:

If the technical prerequisites for measurement with ride height input are not fulfilled.
If the vehicle in question is a damaged vehicle

NOTE:

Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS .
Read and comply with GENERAL CHASSIS DEFINITION .
Update KDS DATA STATES .
Check compliance with TEST CONDITIONS , repair vehicle if necessary.

If necessary, prepare vehicle hoist.
Drive vehicle onto vehicle hoist.

NOTE: The front and rear wheels must be positioned centrally on the rotary and sliding plates.

NOTE: Rotary plates may vary from graphic depending on the manufacturer

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NOTE: Vehicles with active steering:
Start up active steering prior to wheel alignment!

Apply pickup/ride height marks to vehicle (observe specifications from the various equipment manufacturers)
Enter customer and vehicle data
Identify the CHASSIS VERSION and select the vehicle
Enter tire inflation pressure and tread depth
Refer to MEASURING VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT using a tape measure and input the result (Beissbarth KDS II wheel alignment equipment only)

If the ride height is outside the tolerance range (+40/-20 mm), load or unload vehicle accordingly to adjust the vehicle in this ride-height window

Install brake pedal tensioner

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Remove locking pins from both rotary and sliding plates.
Perform input alignment in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions
If necessary, adjust front axle and rear axle. Refer to ADJUSTING TOE-IN ON FRONT AXLE .
Perform output alignment in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions
Save and print out test record.
Insert locking pins into both rotary and sliding plates
Remove the chassis and suspension measuring system

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

CAUTION: 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 .