BMW 7 Series: KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride Height Measurement Without Vehicle Load

NOTE:

• Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS.
• Read and comply with GENERAL CHASSIS DEFINITION.
• Update KDS DATA STATUS.
• Vehicles with active steering: Start up active steering prior to wheel alignment.

NOTE:

• For vehicles with rear axle slip angle control (F01/F02/F07/F10/F11): During measurement, move HSR actuator with BMW diagnosis system to center position "0" (see Service function/Chassis/HSR/Wheel alignment).
• Check compliance with TEST CONDITIONS, repair vehicle if necessary.
• If the ride height is outside the tolerance range (+40/-20 mm), load or unload vehicle accordingly to adjust the vehicle in this ride-height window

• If necessary, prepare vehicle hoist.
• Drive vehicle onto vehicle hoist.

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. 18: Identifying Rotary And Sliding Plates Locking Pins (3200155)

IMPORTANT: Use quick-clamping holders with poly control arm bushings only.

Due to excessive measuring inaccuracy, other quick-clamping units are not permitted!

Fig. 19: Identifying Quick-Clamping Holders With Poly Control Arm Bushings (3200155)

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

Fig. 20: Removing Front Wheel Clamping Lever Using Quick-Clamping Holder (3200155)

• If necessary, attach spoiler adapter.

Fig. 21: Identifying Spoiler Adapter (3200155)

• Install brake tensioner.

Fig. 22: Locating Brake Tensioner (3200155)

• Enter customer and vehicle data
• Identify chassis version and select vehicle
• Enter tire inflation pressure and tread depth
• Measure and enter VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT

If the ride height is outside the tolerance range (+40/-20 mm), load or unload vehicle accordingly to adjust the vehicle in this ride-height window

• Perform input measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
• If necessary, adjust front axle and rear axle.
• Perform output measurement in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
• Save and print out test record.
• Insert locking pins into both rotary and sliding plates
• Remove wheel alignment system

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