Steering And Wheel Alignment -- Service Techniques

• 32 Steering And Wheel Alignment
  • Active Steering E60, E61, E63, E64, E70, E81, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93
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  • Introduction
  • Brief Description Of Components
  • System Functions
    • Notes
    • Steering Assistance
    • Variable Steering-Gear Ratio
    • Yaw-Rate Control
    • Yaw-Moment Compensation When Braking On A Road Surface With Non-Uniform Traction
    • Manual Steering-Column Adjustment
    • Steering-Column Memory
    • Overheating Protection For Steering-Column Adjustment Motors
  • Operation
  • Preconditions For Activation
  • Fully Electric Steering-Column Adjustment E60, E61, E63, E64
  • Kinematic Diagnosis System And Environment BMW KDS (Beissbarth)
  • 1. Foreword
    • 1.1 Objectives
    • 1.2 Further Development Of The BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System
    • 1.3 Technical Data
    • 1.4 Scope Of Delivery
    • 1.5 Accessories Required
    • 1.6 Accessories Recommended
  • 2. Measuring Options Using The BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System
    • 2.1 Front Axle
    • 2.2 Rear Axle
    • 2.3 Other Measuring Options
  • 3. System Description
    • 3.1 BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System 1, Based On The Beissbarth ML4000
    • 3.2 Computer
    • 3.3 Graphical Tablet
    • 3.4 Equipment Cabinet
    • 3.5 Remote Display
    • 3.6 Measuring Sensors With CCD Camera
    • 3.7 BMW Quick-Acting Clamp
    • 3.8 Rotating / Sliding Plates
    • 3.9 Sensor Pins
    • 3.10 Spoiler Adapter
    • 3.11 Quick-Clamping Units
    • 3.12 Retainers
  • 4. Workstation
    • 4.1 Environment
    • 4.2 Preconditions For Alignment
    • 4.3 Measuring Tolerance
    • 4.4 Levelling The Measuring Station
  • 5. Chassis-Related Terms
    • 5.1 Toe-Differential Angle
    • 5.2 Camber
    • 5.3 Toe-In
    • 5.4 Castor
    • 5.5 Geometrical Drive Axis / Symmetrical Axis
    • 5.6 Wheel Displacement Angle
    • 5.7 Kingpin Offset
  • 6. Wheel Suspension
    • Notes
    • 6.1 Rigid Axle Suspension
    • 6.2 Independent Wheel Suspension
  • 7. Wheel Alignment / Procedure
    • 7.1 Measuring Options
    • 7.2 Preparatory Work
    • 7.3 Initial / Final Measurement
    • 7.4 Printing Out The Data
  • 8. Special Features
    • 8.1 Free Wheel Alignment
    • 8.2 System Settings
  • 9. BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System Comparison (Bosch - Beissbarth)
  • 10. Control Modification (Menu)
    • 10.1 Remote Control With Display
    • 10.2 Brief Operating Instructions
    • 10.3 Display Support
  • 11. Updating The Software / Setpoint Data
    • Notes
    • 11.1 Requirements
    • 11.2 Procedure (Beissbarth)
    • 11.3 Procedure (Bosch)
  • 12. Creating, Copying And Editing Setpoint Data
    • 12.1 Copying
    • 12.2 Creating
    • 12.3 Editing
  • 13. Special Functions
    • 13.1 Customer-Specific Printer Report Header
    • 13.2 Adjusting Options
    • 13.3 Rotating Plate Test
    • 13.4 Viewing And Deleting Customer Entries From Database
  • 14. Modifications Within Program
  • 15. Faults
    • 15.1 Tyre Faults
    • 15.2 Front Axle Faults
    • 15.3 Rear Axle Faults