Test Prerequisites
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- The tread depth on one axle must not differ by more than 2 mm.
- Tyre pressure of tires in accordance with regulations (regardless of "Comfort" or "Normal" air pressure).
- As with complete suspension alignment, make sure that there is no sliding base or template at the end stop during alignment.
Take the toe width and wheel base into consideration.
- Check that vehicle weight corresponds to empty weight. Weight of the vehicle ready for driving (completely full fuel tank and water tank for the windscreen washer/headlight cleaning system, spare wheel, tool kit, jack) without driver.
- Spare wheel, tool kit, jack must be located in the positions specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Vehicle aligned correctly, having been bounced and allowed to settle multiple times.
- Check wheel suspension, steering and steering linkage for play and damage.
Carry out repairs if necessary.
- Adjust vehicles with levelling system (air spring) to normal level*.
*Information: Engine/ignition off, doors closed, lock the vehicle
Wait for 15 seconds (air spring corrects vehicle)
Unlock vehicle, open door and leave open during the measurement, switch on ignition