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Axle Alignment Information

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.

NOTE:

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 AXLE ALIGNMENT CONTROL POSITION ON VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION, CHECKING .

WARNING:

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.

WARNING:

If vehicle will be driving on the streets, all screws and nuts must be tightened properly!

WARNING:

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 that the start/stop system is deactivated when working on the vehicle (turn off the ignition, turn on the ignition when necessary).