BMW X5: KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Load Up To Design Position

IMPORTANT: Carry out chassis/wheel alignment with DIN load only:

1. If the technical preconditions for alignment with ride height input are not in place
2. If, in spite of repairs having been carried out, the car's ride height between the left and right sides is still outside the tolerance
3. If the vehicles in question have been involved in an accident

NOTE: Calibrate reversing camera after chassis/wheel alignment.

NOTE:

• Read and comply with General information and definitions.
• Read and comply with General chassis definition.

• If necessary, prepare lifting platform.
• Drive vehicle onto lifting platform.

NOTE: The front and rear wheels must be positioned centrally on the rotary and sliding plates.

• Remove locking pins from both rotary and sliding plates.

Fig. 16: Identifying Rotary And Sliding Plates

• Attach quick-clamping holder/quick-clamping unit to vehicle and remove clamping levers in area of front wheels
• Attach pickup to quick-clamping holder/quick-clamping unit, align using bubble level and connect to rotary plates

NOTE: When using quick-clamping units, perform RIM RUNOUT COMPENSATION after installing the pickups.

Fig. 17: Attaching Quick-Clamping Holder/Quick-Clamping Unit To Front Wheel

• If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.

Fig. 18: Identifying Spoiler Adapter

• Enter customer and vehicle data.
• Identify chassis version and select vehicle.
• Enter tire pressure and tread depth.
• Move vehicle into design position.
• Install brake tensioner.

Fig. 19: Locating Brake Tensioner

• Perform input measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
• Compare specified values with actual values.
• If necessary, adjust front axle and rear axle.
• Perform output measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
• Save and print out test record.
• Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering.
• Insert locking pins into both rotary and sliding plates.
• Remove chassis/wheel alignment system.

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