Wheel Alignment Overview

Wheel Alignment Overview

• Vehicle must only be measured at curb weight. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Test Prerequisites ] Wheel Alignment Test Prerequisites.

• Check which suspension is installed in the vehicle. This information can be found on the vehicle data plate. Refer to => [ PR Number Explanations ] Application and ID.

Observe the following work sequence!

1 If necessary, check steering rack center position. Refer to => [ Steering Rack, Checking Center Position ] Steering Rack, Checking Center Position.
2 On vehicles with air suspension, check axle alignment control position. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Control Position, with Air Spring Suspension, Checking ] Wheel Alignment Control Position, with Air Spring Suspension, Checking.
3 Perform wheel run-out compensation. Refer to => [ Rim Run-Out Compensation ] Rim Run-Out Compensation.
4 Check front axle caster, adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Front Axle Caster, Adjusting ] Front Axle Caster, Adjusting.
5 Check front axle camber and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Front Axle Camber, Adjusting ] Front Axle Camber, Adjusting.
6 Check front axle toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Front Axle Toe, Adjusting ] Front Axle Toe, Adjusting.
7 Check rear axle camber and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting ] Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting.
8 Check rear axle toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting ] Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting.
9 Check front axle toe angle again and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Front Axle Toe Angle, Checking and Adjusting ] Front Axle Toe Angle, Checking and Adjusting.
10 If adjustments have been made on the rear axle, ACC adjustment is required. Refer to => [ Adjustment Procedure Using ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device (VAS 6190) or => [ Adjustment Procedure Using ] Adjustment Procedure Using ACC Setting Device (VAS 6430).
11 If the rear axle adjustments have been changed, then is it necessary to calibrate the lane assist. Refer to => [ Lane Assist Calibration Procedure ] Lane Assist Calibration Procedure
12 If adjustments have been made on the suspension, perform a zero adjustment on the steering angle sensor (G85) using the => Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 B).