General Information

General Information

Note:
^ Wheels should not be aligned until the vehicle has been driven 1,000 - 2,000 km, since it takes this long for the coil springs to settle (not applicable for Allroad).
^ Vehicle instability can also be caused by the wheels having a residual imbalance and/or radial runout which is too great.
Always measure wheel alignment using VW/Audi-approved wheel alignment equipment.
Wheel alignment checks must always include both the front and rear axles.

Note:
^ When making adjustments the relevant specifications must be adhered to as closely as possible.
^ Otherwise, the proper vehicle driveability cannot be ensured.

Wheel alignment must be checked if:
^ The vehicle shows handling problems.
^ There is accident damage.
^ Axle components have been removed.
^ Tires are worn on one side.








1) Only relevant for vehicle with All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Wheel alignment, expected values for front wheel drive vehicles











Specified values valid for all engine versions

Wheel alignment, expected values for all wheel drive vehicles (V6 engines)
Specified values valid for all engine versions











Wheel alignment, expected values for all wheel drive vehicles (V8 engines)
These specified values are valid for Audi AS 4.2 V8:








Wheel alignment, specified values for Allroad
These specified values are valid for all engine versions, on vehicles with normal leveling








1) The angle of the outside wheel is less by this amount. Depending on manufacturer, it may be indicated as negative on the alignment computer.

Additional vehicle data for vehicles with front-wheel drive:
Specified values valid for all engine versions





Notes: Expected values for a wheel offset of ET45
This additional data is only for more rapid diagnosis in accidents.

Additional vehicle data for vehicles with all-wheel drive:
Specified values valid for all engine versions





Notes: Expected values for a wheel offset of ET45
This additional data is only for more rapid diagnosis in accidents.

Additional vehicle data for Audi A6 4.2 V8 vehicles:
Specified values valid for all engine versions





Notes: Specified values for 215155 R 16 tires (ET32), track width ± 6 mm
Expected values for 255140 R 17 tires (ET35), track width ± 0 mm
This additional data is only for more rapid diagnosis in accidents.

Additional vehicle data for abroad
These specified values are valid for all engine versions, on vehicles with normal leveling








Note:
^ Specified values for 225155 R 17 tires (ET25)
^ For use of tires with different offset, track widths deviate accordingly.
^ This additional data is only for more rapid diagnosis in accidents.