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

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MODEL 169, 171, 197, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 230, 245 

INSPECT Checking     
1 Check condition of vehicle IMPORTANT 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.  
    Model 197 OF40.20-P-3000-01RQ
    IMPORTANT Data sheet example for model 197 AR40.20-P-0200-15RQ
REFER TO FORMS Wheel Alignment Form All except model 197 OF40.20-P-3000-01B
3 Check tire condition for wear pattern, tread depth and damage IMPORTANT Perform visual inspection.  
4 Check rim condition for damage IMPORTANT Perform visual inspection.  
5 Check tire pressure, correct if necessary IMPORTANT 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 IMPORTANT Perform visual inspection.  
7.1 Raise front axle and check wheel bearing play without dial indicator All except model 197  
7.2 Raise vehicle at side at jack support point and check wheel bearing play without dial indicator Model 197
NOTES Never raise vehicle at front or rear axle. Otherwise the axle could be damaged.
 
8 Checking condition of steering mechanism IMPORTANT Check tie rods, tie rod ball joints and steering coupling.  
Model 169, 245 AP46.00-P-4653AK
Model 171 AP46.00-P-4653V
Model 197 AP46.00-P-4653RQ
Model 203, 209, 211, 215, 220, 230 AP46.00-P-4653F
Model 204, 207 AP46.00-P-4653CW
Model 212, 218 AP46.00-P-4653EW
Model 216, 221 AP46.00-P-4653SX
Model 219 AP46.00-P-4653TX