Test Requirements:: Notes

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Clarification of Production Control numbers (PR No.): Clarification of Production Control numbers (PR No.)

Suspension version installed in vehicle is indicated by the corresponding PR. No. on the vehicle data plate - arrow -.

Fig 1: Example Of Vehicle Data Sticker

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Example of a vehicle data sticker

In this example the vehicle is equipped with the standard suspension - arrow -.

The vehicle data sticker is located at rear of spare wheel well and in Maintenance booklet.

1BA = standard suspension

1BE = sport suspension (20 mm lower than 1BA)

1BD = sport suspension S4

1BR = comfort - heavy duty suspension (13 mm higher than 1BA)

1BV = sport suspension (quattro GmbH)

2MC = basic suspension (quattro GmbH RS4)

2ME = sport suspension (quattro GmbH RS4)

The measurement sensor must be properly adjusted and attached to the vehicle; observe device manufacturers operating instructions.
Tread depth difference may be no more than 2 mm on an axle.
Tires inflated to correct pressure
Be sure that sliding plates and turn tables are not touching end stop when checking wheel alignment

Vehicle empty weight * See note

* Empty weight means: Weight of the vehicle ready for the road (fuel tank and fluid reservoir for window/headlamp washer system completely filled, spare wheel, vehicle tools and vehicle jack) and without driver.

Spare wheel, vehicle tools and vehicle jack must be located in the position specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

Vehicle accurately aligned, suspension bounced and rocked several times
Check suspension, steering and steering linkage for excessive play and damage, repair if necessary.
Perform wheel run-out compensation: Permissible axial runout of the wheel rims can exceed the specified toe setting tolerance. If compensation for wheel run-out is not performed, it will not be possible to obtain a correct toe-in adjustment.