BMW X5: KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride-Height Measurement
Without Load
IMPORTANT: Do not carry out chassis/wheel alignment without load:
- If the technical preconditions for alignment with ride height
input are not
in place
- 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
- If the vehicles in question have been involved in an accident
NOTE:
- Read and comply with General information and
definitions.
- Read and comply with General chassis definition.
NOTE:
- Check compliance with test conditions , bring vehicle to a
stop if
necessary.
- If the ride height is outside the tolerance range (+40/
-20 mm), the vehicle must be loaded and measured/aligned in the design
position.
- Calibrate reversing camera (RFK) after chassis/wheel
alignment.
- 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, align pickup
using bubble level and activate
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Fig. 20: 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.
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Fig. 21: Attaching Quick-Clamping Holder/Quick-Clamping Unit To Front Wheel
- If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.
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Fig. 22: Identifying Spoiler Adapter
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Fig. 23: Locating Brake Tensioner
- Enter customer and vehicle data.
- Identify chassis version and select vehicle.
- Enter tire pressure and tread depth.
- Measure and enter vehicle ride height.
If the ride height is outside the tolerance range (+40/ - 20 mm), the
vehicle must be loaded and
measured/aligned in the design position.
- 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.
READ NEXT:
NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first
in order to
simplify the adjustment procedure.
Version with active front steering:
Align steering wheel.
Set cumulative steeri
Fig. 28: Identifying Rear Axle Components
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
Release of following screw/bolt connections:
Swinging arm, front/rear, to r
INFORMATION ON REPLACING STEERING GEAR AFTER ACCIDENT DAMAGE
Facts:
In the event of accidents or driving conditions similar to accidents,
shocklike loads can cause different types of
damage to steeri
SEE MORE:
WARNING: Move wheels into straight-ahead position and do not alter this
position
during the repair work.
With steering wheel removed, do not under any circumstances turn/twist
fixture for steering column stalk!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove steering whee
Yellow lights
Steering Assistant
The indicator light lights up
and an
acoustic signal may sound: a system interruption
is imminent.
The indicator warning light flashes: lane marking
driven over.
Additional information:
Steering and Lane Control Assistant.
Antilock Braking System ABS
The Brake Ass