Alignment: Specifications

Front Axle Specifications





*Wheel stop on outer wheel is reduced by this amount. It can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer, depending on manufacturer.

Rear Axle Specifications






Wheel Alignment is necessary when:
- Vehicle shows handling problems.
- Involved in an accident.
- Axle components were removed.
- Tire wear patterns are uneven.

NOTE:
- Wheel alignment must only be performed using VW/ Audi-approved wheel alignment equipment!
- Each time wheels are aligned, both front and rear wheels must be aligned.
- Otherwise correct vehicle performance is not guaranteed and an off center steering wheel may exist.
- Wheels should not be aligned until the vehicle has been driven 1,000 km - 2,000 km, since it takes this long for the suspension to settle.
- The individual specifications should be followed as exactly as possible when making adjustments.

Test Requirements:
- Tread depth difference may be no more than 2 mm on an axle.
- Tires inflated to correct pressure.
- Be sure that sliding plates and turn tables are not touching end stop when checking wheel alignment.
- Vehicle empty weight "Empty weight means: The weight of the vehicle ready for the road (completely filled fuel tank, and windshield washer fluid reservoir, spare tire, vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack) and no driver."
- Spare wheel, vehicle tools and vehicle jack must be located in the position specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Vehicle accurately aligned, suspension bounced and rocked several times.
- Check suspension, steering and steering linkage for excessive play and damage, repair if necessary.
- Perform wheel run-out compensation: Permissible axial runout of the wheel rims can exceed the specified to setting tolerance. If compensation for wheel run-out is not performed, it will not be possible to obtain a correct toe-in adjustment.