Alignment: Service Precautions

Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment must only performed using VW/Audi-approved wheel alignment equipment.

Each time wheels are aligned, both front and rear wheels must be aligned.

Otherwise, proper vehicle drivability cannot be ensured.

• Do not carry out axle alignment until the vehicle has been driven 1000 to 2000 km in order to allow the coil springs to settle.

• The individual specifications should be followed as exactly as possible when making adjustments.

• Vehicle instability can also be caused by the wheels having a residual imbalance and/or radial runout which is too great.


After adjusting the chassis on vehicles with ESP or ABS, calibrate the steering angle sensor (G85) after the axle alignment and adapt the steering using Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) in "Guided Functions".

Path for ABS/ESP Mark 60

- Chassis (Repair group 01; 45 - 48)

- Chassis (Repair group 01; 45)

- 01- OBD-capable systems

- 03- Brake electronics ABS/ESP Mark 60

- J104- ABS/ASR/ESP Control Module, Functions

- G85 - Steering Angle Sensor calibration

Path for ABS Mark 70

- Chassis (Repair group 01; 45 - 48)

- Steering (repair group 48)

- 01- OBD-capable systems

- 44- Steering

- J500 - Power steering control module, functions

- G85 - Steering Angle Sensor calibration

If the installed position of the rear axle and thereby the direction of travel of the vehicle are not considered, a crooked steering wheel may result.

Steering wheel and steering column are marked.






These positions must not be changed!

A Marked line on steering wheel
B Punch mark on steering column

Otherwise centering of toothed shaft cannot be guaranteed!

Steering columns supplied as a spare part do not have a center punch mark.

If the steering column or steering wheel is replaced, marking should be remade after alignment and road test.

Tightening Specification






* Replace bolt

An axle alignment is necessary when:

• Vehicle shows handling problems.

• Involved in an accident.

• Axle components were removed.

• Tire wear patterns are uneven.






• 1) If the consoles were not secured with the locating pins (T10096) , vehicle alignment is required.

• 2) If the console was secured with the (T10096) and is not replaced, vehicle alignment is not necessary.