Perform chassis alignment check
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Precondition
- Only wheel and tire combinations approved by BMW are attached to the vehicle. The tread depths on the left and right differ by a maximum of 2 mm.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only carry out wheel alignment using a Kinematics Diagnosis System with ride height measurement and without vehicle load if the technical prerequisites have been complied with.
If the technical prerequisites are not complied with or this process concerns a vehicle involved in an accident, carry out wheel alignment using a Kinematics Diagnosis System with vehicle load up to design position.
For additional information see: 32 00 150 KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION .
Only carry out wheel alignment using a Kinematics Diagnosis System with ride height measurement and without vehicle load if the technical prerequisites have been complied with.
If the technical prerequisites are not complied with or this process concerns a vehicle involved in an accident, carry out wheel alignment using a Kinematics Diagnosis System with vehicle load up to design position.
For additional information see: 32 00 150 KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before every toe adjustment and after replacing the electromechanical steering gear (EPS), a commissioning (initialization) of the electromechanical steering gear (EPS) must be performed.
Before every toe adjustment and after replacing the electromechanical steering gear (EPS), a commissioning (initialization) of the electromechanical steering gear (EPS) must be performed.
Preliminary work
- Refer to PRELIMINARY WORK BEFORE WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
- Refer to MEASURING VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT .
- Perform the introductory wheel alignment in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- If necessary, adjust the front axle and the rear axle.
- Perform the final wheel alignment in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Save and print out test record.
Follow-up work
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT .