General information on wheel alignment

AR40.20-S-0201P

General information on wheel alignment

15.01.2020

Model

470, 471

Modification notes

10.12.2018

Entire document contents updated

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Topical note

Notes on tire flat spots

AH40.10-P-1030-01A

Topical note

Information on tires / rims

AH40.10-P-9411-01A

Topical note

General information on chassis modifications

AH40.10-P-1050-02A

Topical note

General information on rim / tire conversions

AH40.10-P-1050-01A

Tires - General information

AH40.10-N-1020-01A



Check

1

Check condition of vehicle.

 For wheel alignment measurement, install all vehicle parts and reassemble vehicle so it is ready to drive. The vehicle must not be loaded. Measuring system provides vehicle specified values using determined level values. Specified tolerances of vehicle specified values are only for the test. If vehicle is adjusted, aim for specified values as much as possible.

2

Print out form for wheel alignment measurement.

If required or if a visual wheel alignment measurement is carried out.



Wheel Alignment Form

OF40.20-S-3000-01S

3

Check tires for wear pattern, tire tread depth and damage.



Assess condition and tread depth of tires

AP40.10-S-4052P

4

Check condition of disk wheels.

AR40.10-P-1010-01A

5

Check tire pressure.

 Refer to operator's manual or the information sign for the values for tire pressure; if necessary, correct the tire pressure.

If necessary,



Correct tire inflation pressure.



Correct tire pressure, including spare wheel

AP40.15-S-4060P

6

Check condition of the steering mechanism.



Check condition of steering and tie rods

AP46.00-S-4651E

 Visual inspection only.

7

Raise vehicle at side on jack support points and check wheel bearing play without dial indicator.

AR00.60-S-1000-04P

Topical note

Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle

AH00.60-N-0100-01P

 Lower vehicle again after check.

8

Check chassis components for damage and leaks.



Check all visible parts of vehicle underside for damage and fluid loss

AP00.20-S-0054P

9

Drive vehicle onto measuring station and secure against rolling away.

10

Unlock turn and slip plates.

11

Rock vehicle to settle suspension on front and rear axle several times.