Adjustment Procedure Using Setting Device Basic Set Vas6430/1

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Vehicle Diagnosis System - Updated Cable - 3m VAS5051/5A
• Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1
• ACC Adjuster VAS6190/2
• Wheel Alignment Computer

• Before beginning the adjustment, check the DTC memory and correct any malfunctions present.

The adjustment procedure is described here using the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1. The ADC Adjustment Fixture VAS6041 and the ADC Adjustment Fixture VAS6041/1A can also be used.

Calibration procedure with or without a previous axle alignment

-- Release the bracket -1- and remove the air intake grille -2-.

Fig 1: Release Bracket And Remove Air Intake Grille

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-- Remove all dirt on the sensor lens.

-- Position the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 at a distance -A- of 120 cm ± 5 cm from sensor lens to mirror surface.

Fig 2: Positioning Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 At A Distance -A-

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-- Load the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 with the weight -arrow- as shown in the illustration.

Fig 3: Identifying VAS 6190 Loaded With Weight -Arrow-

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-- Mount the front wheel measuring sensors -1- onto the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1.

Fig 4: Identifying Measurement Sensor -1-, Bubble Level -2- And Laser Beam Calibration Mirror -3-

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-- In area -A-, bring item -2- on rotary knob into alignment with marking on mirror (number 2 on rotary knob must face toward vehicle).

Fig 5: Identifying Measurement Sensor -1-, Bubble Level -2- And Laser Beam Calibration Mirror -3-

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-- Now align the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 by sliding it sideways -arrows B- so that the laser beam is horizontally centered on the senor lens.

Fig 6: Positioning Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 At A Distance -A-

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-- Bring the bubble levels -2- on the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 into balance using adjustment screws -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Balance Using Adjustment Screws -1-, Bubble Levels -2-, Fine Adjustment Screw -3- And Vertical Slits -4-

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-- Adjust vertical slits -4- on Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 so that laser beam is centered vertically on sensor lens.

-- Adjust the same front axle individual toe settings using fine adjustment screw -3-.

-- The difference between individual toe values must be less than 6' or they must be the same.

-- Bring bubbles -2- on measurement sensor -1- into balance.

Fig 8: Identifying Measurement Sensor -1-, Bubble Level -2- And Laser Beam Calibration Mirror -3-

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-- Now using the laser beam -3- on the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1, check if the laser beam contacts the sensor lens.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

-- Connect the connector of the Vehicle Diagnosis System - Updated Cable - 3m VAS5051/5A to the diagnostic connection.

Fig 9: Connecting Diagnostic Cable VAS 5051/5A To Diagnostic Connector

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-- Switch on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is ready to operate when it displays operating modes in button fields.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Touch Guided Fault Finding  .

-- Select in succession:

• Brand
• Type
• Model year
• Version
• Engine code

-- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester has check all the control modules in the vehicle.

-- Press the Go to  button and select "Function/component selection".

-- Select the corresponding program in "Guided Functions  ".

Now follow instructions on screen to perform adjustment.

-- Turn the ACC Adjuster VAS6190/2 in direction of -arrow A or B- and use the lower screw -2- and the upper screw -1- for precision adjustment in "Guided Fault Finding  ".

Fig 10: Turn VAS 6190/2 In And Use Lower Screw

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-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the connector of the Vehicle Diagnosis System - Updated Cable - 3m VAS5051/5A from the diagnostic connection.

-- Disconnect the battery charger. Switch off the battery charger, remove clamps from battery, disconnect the battery charger from the power. .

-- Install the air intake grille, refer to AIR INTAKE GRILLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI Q5 .

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with Corresponding Diagnostic Cable
• Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1
• ACC Adjuster VAS6190/2
• Wheel Alignment Computer

• Before beginning the adjustment, check the DTC memory and correct any malfunctions present.

The adjustment procedure is described here using the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1.

-- Select the ACC calibration button on the alignment computer.

-- Install quick clamps on the rear wheels.

-- Install measuring sensors on the rear wheels.

-- Perform a rim run-out compensation on the rear wheels.

Calibration procedure with or without a previous axle alignment

-- Release the bracket -1- and remove the air intake grille -2-.

Fig 1: Release Bracket And Remove Air Intake Grille

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-- Remove all dirt on the sensor lens.

-- If necessary, remove the mirror installed at the center and install it all the way at the right near the vertical slits.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Measuring Sensors

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-- Position Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 at a distance -A- of 120 cm ± 5 cm from sensor lens to mirror surface.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool VAS 6430/3

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-- Mount the front wheel measuring sensors -1- onto the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Wheel Measuring Sensors

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-- In area -A-, bring item -2- on rotary knob into alignment with marking on mirror (number 2 on rotary knob must face toward vehicle).

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool VAS 6430/3 Setup

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-- Now align the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 by sliding it sideways -arrows B- so that the laser beam is horizontally centered on the senor lens.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool VAS 6430/3

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-- Level the bubble levels -A- and -B- on the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 using the adjusting screws -1-, -2- and -3-.

Fig 7: Adjusting Special Tool VAS 6430/3 Mirror

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-- Adjust the mirror -4- using the crank -arrow- on the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1 so the laser beam is vertically centered on the sensor lens.

Fig 8: Adjusting Special Tool VAS 6430/3 Mirror

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-- Adjust the same front axle individual toe settings using fine adjustment screw -5-.

-- The difference between individual toe values must be less than 6' or they must be the same.

-- Bring bubbles -2- on measurement sensor -1- into balance.

Fig 9: Identifying Special Tool VAS 6430/3 Setup

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-- Now using the laser beam -3- on the Setting Device Basic Set VAS6430/1, check if the laser beam contacts the sensor lens.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

-- Connect the connector of the Vehicle Diagnosis System - Updated Cable - 3m VAS5051/5A to the diagnostic connection.

Fig 10: Connecting Diagnostic Cable VAS 5051/5A To Diagnostic Connector

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-- Switch on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is ready to operate when it displays operating modes in button fields.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Touch Guided Fault Finding  .

-- Select in succession:

• Brand
• Type
• Model year
• Version
• Engine code

-- Confirm data entered.

Wait until the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester has check all the control modules in the vehicle.

-- Press the go to  button and select "function/component selection".

-- Select the corresponding program in "Guided Functions".

Now follow instructions on screen to perform adjustment.

-- Turn the ACC Adjuster VAS6190/2 in direction of -arrow A or B- and use the lower screw -2- and the upper screw -1- for precision adjustment in "Guided Fault Finding  ".

Fig 11: Turn VAS 6190/2 In And Use Lower Screw

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-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the connector of the Vehicle Diagnosis System - Updated Cable - 3m VAS5051/5A from the diagnostic connection.

-- Disconnect the battery charger. Switch off the battery charger, remove clamps from battery, disconnect the battery charger from the power. .

-- Install the air intake grille, refer to AIR INTAKE GRILLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AUDI Q5 .