32 00 Wheel Alignment - Normal Position/Inspection Conditions E53

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 32 00 Wheel Alignment - Normal Position/Inspection Conditions E53
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NORMAL POSITION/INSPECTION CONDITIONS E53 SPECIFICATION

Car loaded down to normal position   Vehicle with complete equipment for normal operation with: 2 x 68 kg on front seats (seats in central position); 1 x 68 kg on rear seat (center); 1 x 21 kg in luggage compartment (center) and full fuel tank.
Requirements:    
   
  1. Correct rims and tires with uniform tire tread.
  2. Correct tire pressure (refer to instruction plate on vehicle).
  3. Correct wheel bearing clearance.
  4. Ride height check in normal position (see above). Warning! Repair vehicle in event of deviation from specified value. .
  5. On cars with air suspension, extract fuse from air supply unit to ensure vehicle suspension cannot rise or fall. Adjust regulation ride level for measurement = specified value +/- 2mm by loading/unloading vehicle.
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