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Front Axle Camber, Centering

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NOTE:

Camber cannot be adjusted.

Camber can be centered evenly within specified tolerance range by shifting subframe.

Procedure 

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right wheel spoilers. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.

  • The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
  • Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1 and arrows- for the subframe one after the other and replace.

GWWA40-10744Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the new bolts all the way by hand.

NOTE:

If the subframe is moved, the front of the vehicle must be lifted at the jack points using an axle lift.

-- Move the subframe with a plastic-coated pry bar into the corresponding position in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Push In Center Of Subframe Near Lower Control Arm Between Subframe And Body Longitudinal Member
GWWA44-10174Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- To do so place the pry bar in the center of the subframe near the control arm between the subframe and the body longitudinal member.

NOTE:

If no plastic-coated pry bar is available, wrap a conventional pry bar with adhesive tape.

-- The vehicle must be bounced several times at the front axle before checking the camber values.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

  • Replace the subframe bolts one after the other.

-- Tighten the left and right subframe bolts diagonally in stages, and check the camber value again. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES, SEDAN / AVANT .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of adjustment errors.

  • All axle alignment values must be checked after every camber correction.

Tightening Specifications 

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