Vehicle, bringing into initial position for measurement

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NOTE:

Due to differing measuring lifts, it may be necessary to raise vehicle at front axle in order to be able to insert the spacer unit V.A.G 1925. Bounce vehicle after lowering.

Vehicles with suspension 1BA, 1BR

Insert spacer unit V.A.G 1925 with adapter V.A.G 1925/3 or V.A.G 1925/4.

Vehicles with suspension 1BE, 1BV, 1BD, 2MC, 2ME

Fig 1: Installing Adapter V.A.G 1925/6 Onto Adapters V.A.G 1925/3 Or V.A.G 1925/4 Of Spacer Gauge

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Position axle lift under front jacking points and raise vehicle.
Place adapter V.A.G 1925/6 on to adapter V.A.G 1925/3 or V.A.G 1925/4 of spacer.
Turn spacer unit V.A.G 1925 threaded spindles all the way down.
Lower vehicle.

NOTE:

When lowering, ensure subframe does not rest on adapter - arrow -.

All suspension versions

Fig 2: Inserting Spacer V.A.G 1925 With Adapters V.A.G 1925/3 Or V.A.G 1925/4

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Unscrew spacer unit V.A.G 1925 threaded spindles until they come in contact with subframe front bolts - arrow -.

The vehicle must not be raised by doing this!

The vehicle is now in the initial position.

With all suspension versions

Check of whether the present toe-in value of each wheel matches the specification is performed in this position by the alignment program on the alignment computer. If necessary, correct toe-in using tie rod length adjuster.

Setting toe on front axle to start position → Front axle toe, adjusting .

Specifications for wheel alignment → Specifications for wheel alignment .

The alignment program will display a message only if a correction is necessary.