Vehicle Alignment

Vehicle 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 driveability cannot be ensured.

• Axle alignment should not be performed until the vehicle has been driven 1,000-2,000 km, since it takes this long for the suspension to settle.

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

Before performing an axle alignment on a vehicle with air suspension, check the curb weight or control position and adapt it again if necessary. Refer to => [ Control Position for Alignment ] Procedures.

Vehicles Pulling to One Side and Vehicles Involved in an Accident.

The cause for this could be that steering rack in steering gear does not stand exactly in the center when steering straight ahead.

This already causes a slightly reduced hydraulic support toward the left or right. The result is a vehicle which pulls to the side.

• If a vehicle is aligned due to a complaint "vehicle pulls to one side or pulls askew", center position of steering rack must always be checked.

• The steering rack in the steering gear must be exactly in the center in order to set the toe. Refer to => [ Steering Rack, Checking Center Position ] Steering Rack, Checking Center Position!

If the vehicle has ESP or ABS, calibrate the steering angle sensor (G85) using the vehicle diagnostic tester after doing any adjusting on the suspension.

All bolts and nuts must be tightened properly before driving the vehicle!

Danger of personal injury caused by the engine starting automatically on vehicles with the Start/Stop System.

• When the Start/Stop System is on (recognizable by a message in the instrument cluster), the engine may start automatically.

• Make sure the Start/Stop System is off whenever working on the vehicle. Turn off the ignition and turn it back on only when necessary.