TS 9672

TS 9672 is a service standard addressing the classification and general rules for repair shops that provide auto front wheel alignment equipment services and wheel balancing. Its focus is the organised, clearly defined handling of workshops where vehicle steering and running-gear adjustment work, together with wheel balance correction, is carried out.

What workshop classification means

In this context, classification helps define the scope of activity, equipment level, and service profile of businesses operating in the same field. Auto front wheel alignment relates to the geometric settings of the suspension and steering system, while wheel balancing aims to reduce vibration by distributing rotating mass evenly. Although these services are often mentioned together, they are technically different processes, and it matters whether a workshop is equipped to provide one or both.

General technical context

Service standards of this kind establish a common framework for order, workflow, service scope, and identifiable workshop characteristics. Rather than prescribing a detailed repair procedure, this standard concerns the general rules and classification approach for workshops offering front-end alignment and wheel balancing services. That makes it easier to assess which type of service facility is appropriate for a given maintenance or adjustment need.