Axle Alignment Information
Wheel alignment must only performed using VW/Audi-approved alignment equipment.
Each time wheels are aligned, both front and rear wheels must be aligned.
Otherwise, the correct driving handling of the vehicle cannot be ensured.
Otherwise the center position of steering rack cannot be guaranteed!
Do not carry out axle alignment until the vehicle has been driven 1000 to 2000 km (621 to 1242 miles) in order to allow the coil springs to settle.
The individual specifications should be followed as precisely as possible when making adjustments.
Vehicle instability can also be caused by the wheels having a residual imbalance and/or radial run-out which is too great.
Vehicles Pulling to One Side and Vehicles Involved in an Accident
The cause for this could be that steering rack in steering gear does not stand exactly in the center when steering straight ahead.
The steering support may pull slightly to the left or to the right. The result is a vehicle which pulls to the side.
If a Vehicle Is Aligned Due to a Complaint "Vehicle Pulls to One Side or Pulls Askew", the Center Position of Steering Rack Must Always Be Checked.
If the vehicle has ESP or ABS, calibrate the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- after making any adjustments on the suspension using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
If vehicle will be driving on the streets, all screws and nuts must be tightened properly!
There is a risk of injury if the engine starts automatically on vehicles with a Start/Stop System.
- For vehicles with an activated Start/Stop System (recognizable by a message in the instrument cluster), the engine may start automatically as needed.
- Make sure that the Start/Stop System is deactivated when working on the vehicle (turn off the ignition, turn on the ignition when necessary).