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Initial Position for Alignment






Initial Position for Alignment

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Spacer (V.A.G 1925)

Suspension 1BA, 1BE, 1BR, 1BV, 1BK, 1BB, 1BD, 1BY, 2MC, 2MS

Due to differing measuring lifts, it may be necessary to raise vehicle at front axle in order to be able to insert the (V.A.G 1925). Bounce vehicle after lowering.

- Insert (V.A.G 1925) with the adapter and unscrew both threaded spindles far enough that they just make contact on front bolts - arrow - of the subframe. Refer to => [ Adapters, Allocating to Suspension for Alignment ] Adapters, Allocating to Suspension for Alignment.






The vehicle must not be raised by doing this!

The vehicle is now in the initial position.

With All Suspension Versions

The check of whether the present toe-in value of each wheel matches the specification is performed in this position by the alignment program on the alignment computer. If necessary, correct toe-in using tie rod length adjuster.

Setting toe on front axle to start position. Refer to => [ Front Axle Toe, Adjusting ] Front Axle Toe, Adjusting.

Axle alignment specified values. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Specified Values ] Wheel Alignment Specified Values.

The alignment program will display a message only if a correction is necessary.