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Test prerequisites > < Wheel alignment
General
General
Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved wheel alignment unit!
Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles must be measured.
Otherwise, the steering rack may not be centred!
–  Perform all measurements with wheel alignment computer.
All the information required for wheel alignment can be found in the wheel alignment computer.
Current data “updates” are available on VW Service Net.
→ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; Beissbarth
→ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; Hunter
→ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; Corghi
→ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; John Bean
  Note
t  Wheel alignment should not be checked before the vehicle has completed 1,000 to 2,000 km because the coil springs must settle.
t  When making adjustments, adhere to the relevant specifications as closely as possible.
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
t  The vehicle does not handle properly.
t  Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have been renewed.
t  Axle components are removed or renewed.
t  Tyres wear on one side.
   
Components have been renewed
Front axle component was renewed.Alignment necessaryRear axle component renewedAlignment necessary
 YesNo YesNo
Suspension link XShock absorber X
Wheel bearing housingX Coil spring X
Track rod/track rod ball jointX Torsion beam axleX 
Steering boxX    
SubframeX    
Suspension strut X   
Anti-roll barX    

   
Components removed and installed
Front axle component removed and reinstalledAlignment necessaryRear axle component removed and reinstalledAlignment necessary
 YesNo YesNo
Suspension link XShock absorber X
Wheel bearing housing XCoil spring X
Track rod/track rod ball jointX Torsion beam axle X
Steering boxX    
Subframe X 1)   
Suspension strut X   
Anti-roll barX    

1) Prerequisite: the position of the subframe was fixed before the part was removed → Chapter.
   

Test prerequisites > < Wheel alignment