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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.