32 00 155 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with ride-height measurement without load

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 MINI Cooper, 2009 MINI Cooper, and 2008 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Do not carry out chassis/wheel alignment without load:

if the technical requirements for alignment with ride height input are not in place
if, in spite of repairs having been carried out, the car's ride height between the left and right sides is still outside the tolerance
if the vehicles in question have been involved in an accident

Check compliance with test conditions, bring vehicle to a stop if necessary.
If necessary, prepare lifting platform.
Drive vehicle onto lifting platform.
NOTE: The front and rear wheels must be positioned centrally on the rotary and sliding plates.
Remove locking pins from both rotary and sliding plates, align pickup using bubble level and activate

Fig 1: Identifying Lifting Platform
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If necessary, switch on chassis alignment system
Enter customer and vehicle data
Identify chassis version and select vehicle
Enter tire pressure and tread depth
Measure and enter vehicle ride height
Attach quick-clamping holder/quick-clamping unit to vehicle and remove clamping levers in area of front wheels
Attach pickup to quick-clamping holder/quick-clamping unit, align using bubble level and connect to rotary plates
NOTE: When using quick-clamping units, perform rim runout compensation after installing the pickups.

Fig 2: Attaching Pickup To Quick-Clamping Holder And Quick-Clamping Unit
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If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.

Fig 3: Identifying Spoiler Adapter
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Install brake tensioner.

Fig 4: Installing Brake Tensioner
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Perform input measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Compare specified values with actual values

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

IMPORTANT: Do not remove screws/bolts (front axle carrier to engine carrier / body).

Slacken all screws/bolts (front axle carrier to engine carrier / body) and then retighten to specified torque.

Refer to LOWERING FRONT AXLE CARRIER .

If necessary, adjust front axle and rear axle . See 32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle and 32 00 601 Adjusting toe-in on front axle .
Perform output measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Save and print out test record.
Version with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC): Carry out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment .
Insert locking pins into both rotary and sliding plates.
Remove chassis/wheel alignment system.