7.2 Preparatory work
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Before commencing the measurement, preparatory work must be carried out at the measuring area and on the vehicle (see ). Preparatory work includes:
- Easy-running rotating and sliding plates
- Aligning the rotating and sliding plates in relation to the track width and wheelbase
- Centering the vehicle on the plates
- Applying the parking brake
- Removing the lock pins on the plates to prevent tension in the chassis under loading
- Checking the rim and tire size, tread depth, tire pressure, steering wheel play, wheel bearings and condition of suspension and shock absorbers
- Fastening the measuring equipment to the wheels
- Loading the vehicle according to BMW KDS specifications
- Rock the vehicle firmly with the brakes released to ensure a stable center position
- Lock the service brake using the brake clamping device