Requirements For Testing And Adjustment
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- The tyre tread depth on one axle must not differ by more than 2 mm.
- Tyre inflation pressure in accordance with regulations ("Comfort" or "Normal" tyre pressure).
- As with complete suspension alignment, make sure that there is no sliding base or turnplate at the end stop during alignment.
- 3.1 Take the track 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 and jack must be located at the positions specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Vehicle aligned correctly, having been bounced and allowed to settle multiple times.
- Wheel suspension, steering and steering linkage show no signs of play or damage.
- 7.1 Check for play and damage and carry out repairs if necessary.