Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating, Static Calibration (Stationary Calibration): Procedure

The procedure is described on a John Bean V3D Aligner : VAS 6331  .

The procedure may vary if using other wheel alignment computers.

-- Note the test requirements. Refer to TEST REQUIREMENTS .

-- Perform the initial wheel alignment.

-- Select the button for the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- calibration procedure in the wheel alignment computer.

Condition

• The Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  may not be moved on the calibration beam.

-- Make sure the calibration board is positioned in the center and is locked in place.

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Condition

• Dimension -a- = dimension -b-.

-- Position the Setting Device Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  at a distance of -a- 150 cm ± 2.5 cm from the center of the wheel hub on the front wheels to the beam on the Setting Device Basic Set Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  .

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1. Measuring tape

-- Position the Camera :VAS 6331/1  or :VAS 701 001/1  -1- on the right of the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430  and tighten it.

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Condition

• For the next step, the alignment rack must be at the lowest level position.

SUV Vehicles

-- Enter the height value -A- between the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  contact patch and the wheel contact surface as shown in the illustration below and enter it in the alignment computer.

Condition

• Height of the calibration board: 1, 400 mm + height value -A-.

Continuation for all vehicles

Non SUV Vehicles

-- Enter the height value -A- between the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430/1A  contact patch and the wheel contact surface as shown in the illustration below and enter it in the alignment computer.

Condition

• Height of the calibration board: 1, 200 mm + height value -A-.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Loosen the bolt -arrow- and place the measuring bar -1- on the floor.

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-- Adjust the calibration board to the specified height -2- according to the wheel alignment computer using the crank -1-.

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Condition

• If the specified height was reached -2-, then the measuring bar must be pushed slightly upward and secured with the clamping screw.
• If in later procedures the height of the calibration board must be corrected, make sure the measuring bar is touching the ground when this is being done.

-- Balance the bubble level -A- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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-- Slide the Setting Device Basic Set :VAS 6430  to the side -arrows B-, until the display in the wheel alignment computer is in the tolerance range.

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-- Tighten the bolts -2- and -3- by hand, to prevent the Setting Device - Basic Set :VAS 6430  from rolling away.

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-- Turn the fine adjustment screw -1- until the display on the wheel alignment computer is within the tolerance range.

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-- Balance the bubble level -A- using the adjusting screw -1-.

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-- Level the bubble level -B- using the adjusting screws -2 and 3-.

Condition

• Check the height of the calibration board again.

-- Perform the calibration function for the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera -R242- using the Vehicle diagnostic tester . Refer to Diagnostic Entries .

-- Determine the height of the vehicle body -a- at all four wheels in the center of the wheel between the wheel contact surface and the lower edge of the fender or wheel housing.

-- Disconnect the battery charger. Refer to BATTERY, CHARGING .