Vehicles With Coil Springs, Checking The Curb Weight Position For Axle Alignment, AUDI Q8
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The curb weight position must be checked before beginning an axle alignment on vehicles with coil springs. Explanation of the curb weight position. Refer to TEST REQUIREMENTS, AUDI Q8 .
Determine the dimension -a-, vehicles without wheel housing extension
-- Determine dimension -a- between the center of the wheel and the lower edge of the fender/wheel housing -1- as shown.
Determine the dimension -a-, vehicles with wheel housing extension
-- Determine dimension -a- between the center of the wheel and the lower edge of the fender/wheel housing -1- as shown.
- The fender/wheel housing lower edge -arrow- is a measuring point, not the wheel housing extension lower edge -2-.
| Chassis | Distance between the center of the wheel and the lower edge of the fender/wheel housing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Axle | Rear axle | Tolerance between the right and left | |||
| Specified size | Tolerance | Specified size | Tolerance | ||
| 1BL | 488 mm | ± 10 mm | 499 mm | ± 10 mm | Less than or equal to 10 mm |