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.
Wheels should not be aligned until the vehicle has been driven 1, 000 to 2, 000 km, since it takes this long for 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 making adjustments on the suspension on vehicles with ESP or ABS, the steering angle sensor -G85- must be calibrated and steering must be readapted after vehicle alignment using the Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 A in Guided Functions.
Then:
-- 03-Brake electronics J104
-- 03-Steering Angle Sensor -G85- 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
| Component | Nm | |||
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| Steering wheel to steering column | Socket head bolt | 50(1) | ||
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