Wheel Alignment (PC/CV)

Target group:
Repair technicians/System technicians for chassis (ST-chassis), Certified
diagnostics technicians (CDT)

Theme group: Chassis

Model series: Covering several sectors, Passenger cars / transporters / trucks

Order number: 1290 xxxx

Requirements:
Participants must be familiar with the general terms describing vehicle technology
and in particular those relating to steering and suspension systems.

Program description:

This CBT provides an introduction to the subject of wheel alignment, which relates
to both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.The content describes the various
wheel angles that collectively come under the general heading of axle geometry and
explains the function that each angle performs in producing safe and predictable
handling with the minimum of tyre wear.The programme also looks at the symptoms
likely to result from one or more angles being incorrect and goes on to provide an
overview of the two types of wheel alignment equipment, recommended for use with
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Table of contents:
1. Geometry

1.0 Overview

1.1 Terminology

1.2 Function

1.3 symptoms

2. Measuring equipment

2.0 Overview

2.1 Principle types of equipment

3. Measuring prerequisites

3.0 Overview

3.1 Worklace

3.2 Equipment

3.3 Vehicle

4. Wheel alignment procedure

4.0 Overview

4.1 CV Example

4.2 PC Example

Test