Curb Weight Position For Axle Alignment, A5 Coupe / SPORTBACK / Cabriolet: Notes

The curb weight position must be checked before beginning an axle alignment on vehicles with coil springs. Curb weight position means the weight of the vehicle ready for operation (completely filled fuel tank and windshield/headlamp washer fluid reservoir, spare tire, vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack) and without a driver.

Determine the Dimension -a-, Vehicles without Wheel Housing Extension

Fig 1: Determining Height Dimension -a-

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Determine dimension -a- between the center of the wheel and the lower edge of the fender/wheel housing as shown.

Determine the Dimension -a-, Vehicles with Wheel Housing Extension

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-- 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-.