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Wheel Alignment Measurement Procedure






Wheel Alignment Measurement Procedure

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Wheel Alignment Computer (V.A.G 1813) or VW-/Audi-approved alignment unit

Brake Pedal Actuator (V.A.G 1869/2)

Insert Tool 18 mm (T10179)

Shock Absorber Set (T10001)

Work Procedure for Axle Alignment, Overview

Vehicle must only be measured at curb weight Wheel Alignment Test Prerequisites.

Observe the Following Work Sequence!

1 Check front axle camber and adjust if necessary.
a Front and all wheel drive => [ Front Axle Camber, Adjusting ] Front Axle Camber, Adjusting
2 Check rear axle camber and adjust if necessary.
a Front and all wheel drive => [ Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting ] Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting
3 Check rear axle toe and adjust if necessary.
a Front and all wheel drive => [ Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting ] Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting
4 Check front axle toe and adjust if necessary.
a Front and all wheel drive => [ Front Axle Toe, Adjusting ] Front Axle Toe, Adjusting.
5 If adjustments were made at the suspension during axle alignment on vehicles with ESP or ABS, calibrate the steering angle sensor (G85) and reprogram the steering => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.
6 On vehicles with level control sensor, headlamp range control basic setting must be performed after a axle alignment. Refer to => [ Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77) ] Left Rear Level Control System Sensor (G76) and Right Rear Level Control System Sensor (G77).

Use vehicle diagnostic tester for this. vehicle diagnostic tester in "Guided Fault Finding" function

- Insert (V.A.G 1869/2).