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Adjusting camber at rear wheels > < Checking full steering lock

A4 Mk3

Checking camber at front wheels and centralising if necessary
Checking camber at front wheels and centralising if necessary
The camber cannot be adjusted.
On right-hand drive vehicles with standard running gear (1BA): measure vehicle height at front wheels and determine camber specification for checking and adjustment → Anchor.
By moving the subframe, it is possible to centralise the camber setting symmetrically within the specified tolerance range.
–  Remove noise insulation → Rep. gr.66.
  Note
t  Before centralising the camber, the tunnel cross-member must also be unfastened → Rep. gr.34 or → Rep. gr.37.
t  The tunnel cross-member has to be unfastened to avoid straining the gearbox mountings.
Unfasten subframe shield (not fitted on all engine versions) so that plastic-coated tyre iron can be used to move subframe.
   
–  Remove bolts -arrows-.
–  Place subframe shield -1- to one side.
  A40-10349
–  Slacken bolts -1- to -8-.
The following steps are required in order to slacken bolt -1- (depending on engine version):
t  Detach shield for drive shaft (if fitted).
t  Remove one clip from wheel housing liner.
t  Swivel wheel housing liner aside slightly.

  Note
When moving the subframe (in order to centralise the camber setting), the vehicle must be raised at the front by positioning the axle lift under the jacking points for the lifting platform.
–  Use plastic-coated tyre iron to move subframe (with engine mountings and anti-roll bar) to required position.
   
Position tool in centre of subframe near track control link and apply pressure between subframe and longitudinal member on body.
If no plastic-coated tyre iron is available, wrap adhesive tape around a conventional tyre iron.
–  Before checking the camber values, the vehicle must be bounced several times at the front axle.
  WARNING
Take care not to damage any components.
Wheel alignment specifications → Chapter
  A44-10174
–  Tighten bolts -2- and -3- to specified torque.
–  Screw in and tighten new bolts -1- and -4- in turn → Chapter.
–  Screw in and tighten new bolts -2- and -3- in turn → Chapter.
–  Screw in and tighten new bolts -8- and -5- in turn → Chapter.
–  Screw in and tighten new bolts -7- and -6- in turn → Chapter.

–  Tighten tunnel cross member → Rep. gr.34 or → Rep. gr.37.
–  Now check camber setting again → Chapter.
–  Install shield for drive shaft (right-side) and fastener for wheel housing liner (if removed).
–  Install subframe shield (if removed). Tightening torques → Chapter
–  Fit noise insulation → Rep. gr.66.
Please note:
All wheel alignment settings must be checked if camber setting has been altered.
   

Adjusting camber at rear wheels > < Checking full steering lock