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

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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 must not be loaded. The specified values for the vehicle are provided on the basis of the actual values determined by the measuring system. The specified tolerances of vehicle specified values are only for the test. If the vehicle is adjusted, the specified values should be aimed for.  
Print out form for wheel alignment check If necessary when an optical chassis alignment is carried out.
Except MODEL 197
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Check tires for wear pattern, depth of tread and damage Perform visual inspection.  
Check tires for wear pattern, depth of tread and damage Perform visual inspection.  
Check tire pressure and correct if necessary    
Check vehicle underside for damage, corrosion of suspension parts, chassis parts and supporting body parts, leaks from major assemblies and lines Perform visual inspection.  
Raise front axle and check wheel bearing play without dial indicator    
Check condition of steering mechanism   AP46.00-P-4653V
Inspect front axle joint for play, inspect rubber boots   AP33.20-P-3353V
Check rear axle joints for play, check rubber boots    
Check condition of shock absorbers and springs    
Drive the vehicle onto the measuring station and secure using the parking brake Vehicle lift must be horizontal in the measuring position.  
Unlock turnplates and sliding platforms    
Raise vehicle level and then lower again Vehicle with Active Body Control (ABC) or air suspension.  
Rock vehicle to settle suspension on front and rear axles several times Vehicle with steel suspension.