Vehicle Alignment Work Procedure Overview

Vehicle Alignment Work Procedure Overview

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

• Check which suspension is installed in the vehicle. This information can be found on the vehicle data plate. Refer to => [ Production Relevant Numbers, Explanatory Notes ] Application and ID.

Observe the following work sequence:

1 If necessary, check steering rack center position. Refer to => [ Mechanical Center Position of Rack, Checking ] Mechanical Center Position of Rack, Checking.
2 Perform wheel run-out compensation. Refer to => [ Rim Run-Out Compensation ] Procedures.
3 Check rear axle camber and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting ] [1][2]Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting.
4 Check rear axle toe and adjust if necessary. Refer to => [ Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting ] [1][2]Rear Axle Toe, 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.

• If adjustments have been made on the suspension, perform a zero adjustment on the steering angle sensor (G85) using the Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 B).

• If the rear suspension setting was corrected, the rearview camera system in vehicles with this system must be calibrated.