Vehicle alignment

Test prerequisites:
Check suspension, wheel bearing, steering and steering linkage for excessive play and damage.
Tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on an axle.
Tyres inflated to correct pressure
Vehicle unladen
Fuel tank must be full
Spare wheel and vehicle tools are stowed at correct fitting locations
The fluid reservoir for the windscreen/headlight washer system must be full.
Ensure that the sliding plates and turn tables are not touching the end stop when checking the wheel alignment.
Please note!
The test equipment must be properly adjusted and attached to the vehicle; observe device manufacturer's operating
instructions.
Apply to the manufacturer of your vehicle alignment equipment for training as and when required.
Vehicle alignment platforms and vehicle alignment units/vehicle alignment computers can lose their calibration over a period
of time.
Vehicle alignment platforms and vehicle alignment units/vehicle alignment computers should be checked and if necessary
adjusted within the framework of an inspection/maintenance at least once a year!
Treat these highly sensitive units carefully and conscientiously!
Explanation of the PR numbers 1BA, 1BE, 1BB, 1BF and 1BP
Various running gears are available as optional equipment. These are identified by the PR numbers.
The running gear installed in a vehicle is documented on the vehicle data sticker with the relevant PR number.
Example of a vehicle data sticker
In this example the vehicle is equipped with the standard running
gear 1BA -arrow-.
The vehicle data sticker is located in the spare wheel recess and
in service booklet.
The following table explains the PR numbers. This is relevant for
the vehicle alignment.
Standard
running
gear
1BA
1)

Sports
running
gear
1BE

Heavy duty
running
gear
1BB/1BP

Special
running
gear1)
1BF

for vehicles with a constant loading 100 kg

Running gear, axles, steering front and four-wheel drive

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