32 00... Chassis/wheel alignment check procedure

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 00... Chassis/wheel alignment check procedure
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CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE

Check adherence to test conditions     
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Position vehicle on measuring stand    
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Measure vehicle ride height  OK -> Carry out chassis/wheel alignment check  with ride-height measurement without load
Read off setpoint value in KDS
Tolerance -20 / +40 mm per wheel permissible
Difference between left / right max. 10 mm permissible
   
Not OK / no data
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Move vehicle into normal position     
Introduce load and measure ride heights    
Read off setpoint value in KDS
Tolerance ± 10 mm per wheel permissible
Difference between left / right max. 10 mm permissible
Not OK - >  
OK
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  Check suspension for damage, repair if necessary
Move vehicle into design position  <- Not OK  
Add/distribute weights and measure ride heights    
Read off setpoint value in KDS
Tolerance ± 2 mm per wheel permissible
Difference between left / right max. 2 mm permissible
   
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Carry out KDS chassis/wheel alignment check  with load up to design position    
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