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Overview of Work Sequence For Measuring and Adjusting Wheel Alignment



Note:
^ The vehicle must always be in unladen condition when measuring wheel alignment.
^ Exception: this does not apply when measuring toe-in curve as described in alignment program instructions.
^ Check which suspension version is installed in vehicle. This information is listed on the vehicle data sticker

Always keep to the following sequence:
1 - Check camber at front wheels and center if necessary
2 - Check camber at rear wheels and adjust if necessary.
3 - Check toe setting at rear wheels and adjust if necessary.
4 - Check toe-in curve at front wheels if necessary.
- The table on and the description on Front axle toe-in curve, adjusting indicate whether or not the toe-in curve (toe-constant "S") requires adjustment".
5 - Check toe setting at front wheels with suspension in initial position and adjust if necessary.
6 - If settings have been altered at the front wheels, perform zero compensation for steering angle sensor Steering Angle Sensor G85 Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system. VAS 5051 A