Carry out conditions and tests for chassis alignment - AR40.20-P-0260SX

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MODEL 117, 156, 166, 169, 171, 172, 176, 190, 197, 203, 204, 205, 207, 209, 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 230, 231, 242, 245, 246

	Checking
1	Check condition of vehicle	For the wheel alignment check all vehicle parts must be installed and the vehicle build completed ready to drive. The vehicle specified values are provided through the measuring system by means of actual values determined. The specified tolerances of vehicle specified values are only for the test. If the vehicle is adjusted, the specified values should be aimed for.
2	Print out form for wheel alignment check	If necessary when an optical chassis alignment is carried out.
	Wheel Alignment Form	All except model 197	OF40.20-P-3000-01B
3	Check tires for wear pattern, tread depth and damage	Perform visual inspection.
4	Check rims for damage	Perform visual inspection.
5	Check tire pressure, correct if necessary	See tire inflation pressure chart inside the fuel filler flap.
6	Check vehicle underside for damage, corrosion of suspension parts, chassis parts and supporting body parts, leaks from major assemblies and lines	Perform visual inspection.
7	Raise front axle and check wheel bearing play without dial indicator
8	Check condition of steering mechanism	Check tie rods, tie rod ball joints and steering coupling.
		Model 204	AP46.00-P-4653CW
9	Check front axle ball joints for play and check dust boots for damage		AP33.20-P-3353CW
10	Check rear axle ball joints for play and check dust boots for damage
11	Check condition of shock absorbers and check springs for damage
12	Drive the vehicle onto the measuring station and secure using the parking brake
13	Unlock turnplates and sliding platforms
14.1	Raise vehicle level and then lower again	Vehicle with Active Body Control (ABC) or air suspension.
14.2	Rock vehicle to settle suspension on front and rear axles several times	Vehicle with steel suspension.