Dynamic Steering Basic Setting: Notes
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Steering Wheel Scales VAS 6458
- Wheel Alignment Computer
There are two choices for performing a basic setting on the dynamic steering:
The "Quick Access"
This procedure should be selected for the following activities if only the basic setting will be performed.
- the Active Steering Control Module -J792- was replaced,
- the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- was calibrated,
- the steering column was replaced,
- the steering wheel is at an angle when driving straight.
The "Complete Alignment"
This procedure should be selected for the following activities if a basic setting and a suspension adjustment will be performed.
- the front axle toe was adjusted,
- the rear axle toe was adjusted,
- the vehicle suspension was changed, for example, changing from standard to sport suspension.
Both procedures are programmed into the axle alignment computer.
The respective procedure is performed automatically.
It is only necessary to select the appropriate program for the procedure that will be performed.
Before starting the basic setting, the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- must be calibrated using the Steering Wheel Scales VAS 6458.
-- Select the basic setting procedure for dynamic steering in the alignment computer.
-- Install the quick clamps on all four wheels.
-- Install the measurement sensors on the front and rear wheels.
-- Perform wheel run-out compensation, refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION .
Disregard the steering wheel position when doing this.
Only the display on the alignment computer is valid.
| "Quick access" procedure: | "Complete alignment" procedure: |
|---|---|
| Drive the vehicle onto the measuring platform | Drive the vehicle onto the measuring platform |
| Activate the measuring system | Activate the measuring system |
| Select the model range | Select the model range |
| Perform wheel run-out compensation, refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION . | Perform wheel run-out compensation, refer to WHEEL RUN-OUT COMPENSATION . |
| "Front wheels straight" display on the alignment computer | Perform initial suspension measurement, refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT . |
| Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester | Adjust the suspension, refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT . |
| Select "function/component selection", refer to Perform any Subsequent Work using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . | Perform the final suspension measurement |
| Answer the "Dynamic steering installed?" inquiry | |
| "Front wheels straight" display on the alignment computer | |
| Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester | |
| Select "function/component selection", refer to Perform any Subsequent Work using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . |