32 00 155 Chassis/wheel alignment without load

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NOTE: Read and comply with General information and definitions .

Read and comply with General chassis definition .
Read and comply with notes on Chassis allocation via optional extra
Read and comply with more detailed information on chassis alignment system (Beissbarth).
Check compliance with test conditions, bring vehicle to a stop if necessary.
If necessary, prepare lifting platform.
Drive vehicle onto lifting platform.
If necessary, switch on chassis alignment system.
Enter customer and vehicle data
Identify chassis version and select vehicle
Enter tire pressure and tread depth
Measure and enter vehicle ride height
Attach quick clamping holder/quick clamping unit to vehicle and remove clamping levers in area of front wheels
Attach pickup to quick clamping holder/quick clamping unit, align using bubble level and connect to rotary plates
Remove locking pins from both rotary plate, align pickup using bubble level and activate
If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.
Install brake tensioner.

NOTE: After the drive-in routine, reconnect the pickups to the quick clamping holders/quick clamping units, align using the bubble levels and secure in place.

Perform input measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Compare specified values with actual values

Only in event of customer complaint (e.g. poor driving performance):

IMPORTANT: Do not remove bolts (front axle carrier to engine carrier / body)!

Slacken all bolts (front axle carrier to engine carrier / body) and then retighten to specified torque

Refer to FRONT AXLE CARRIER .

If necessary, adjust front axle and rear axle.
Perform output measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Save and print out test record.
Carry out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment/Adjustment For Active Front Steering
Version with Active Cruise Control: carry out fine adjustment
Remove chassis/wheel alignment system
Drive vehicle off lifting platform.