Before Starting Suspension Alignment: Prerequisites

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Set-point values for front and rear axles can be found in the technical data.

> WM, 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT

To exclude erroneous measurements, the following preconditions must be met:

Empty vehicle weight according to DIN 70020, i.e. vehicle in ready-to-drive condition with full fuel tank and including tools but without driver or additional weights.
Joint and wheel-bearing play OK (wheel-bearing play cannot be adjusted). Check joint play if necessary.
> Chassis maintenance: Checking ball joints/bellows
Visually inspect axle parts (control arms, springs, dampers, mountings and rubber mountings, tie rods, axle shafts, axle boots).
The tread depth on one axle must not differ by more than 2 mm.
Tyre pressure in accordance with specifications
Strictly comply with maintenance intervals for measuring equipment and measuring platform.
Perform vehicle alignment only in the sequence specified in the Service Information.

Centre steering column.
1. 1.1 Vehicles with manually adjustable steering column: Loosen lever, estimate and Centre and lock lever again.
2. 1.2 Vehicles with electrically adjustable steering column:
  - Extend 3x
  - Retract 1x
  - Extend 1x
  - Raise 1x
  - Lower 1x