Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for introducing force into a test vehicle, wherein the apparatus comprises the following: a wheel adapter element, which is configured so as to be connected to a test vehicle; at least one first loading assembly for moving the wheel adapter element in a first, in particular translational, direction; a retaining apparatus, which is connected to the first loading assembly and configured so as to fix the first loading assembly in any position, in particular a working position, wherein the retaining apparatus is controllable independently of the first loading assembly.