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Vehicle Alignment Work Procedure Overview

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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Observe the following work sequence!

-- Pay attention to notes on wheel alignment device

Measuring procedure

                 
  Start → Perform wheel run-out compensation. → Bounce vehicle  
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  Turn the steering wheel into the straight ahead position and secure it (1) ← Measure vehicle height ← Install brake pedal loading device V.A.G 1869/2  
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  Check camber at front axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Adjusting, refer to FRONT AXLE CAMBER, CORRECTING   
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  Check rear axle camber → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Adjusting, refer to REAR AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING   
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  Check toe at rear axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Adjusting, refer to REAR AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING   
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  Check caster at front axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Check axle parts and body  
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  Check toe at front axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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  End ← Yes   Adjusting, refer to FRONT AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING   
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(1) If steering wheel is crooked at end of alignment procedure, it must be straightened. Then perform basic setting for steering angle sensor -G85- using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.