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Preparations For Checking



Wheel alignment, preparations for checking





Special tools required

- Perform wheel run-out compensation.





- Insert brake pedal depressor.
- Center the steering as described in the wheel alignment computer instructions.
- Check that steering wheel is positioned as horizontally as possible on steering column when wheels are in "straight-ahead" position.
- Reposition steering wheel if necessary.

Accident damaged vehicles!
Use special tool VAG 1907 The center position of the steering rack can only be determined by using this tool!
Installing special tool VAG 1907; refer to Steering Gear; Service and Repair.