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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).