A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT
Models w/2-Point Ball Joint Mounting
1.
Loosen both ball joint mounting nuts on control arm.
2.
Using lever 3098 or equivalent, move ball joint until camber is within specifications.
3.
Tighten mounting nuts to specifications, recheck camber and correct if necessary.
4.
Check toe, and adjust if necessary.
Models w/3-Point Ball Joint Mounting
1.
Loosen front and center ball joint mounting nuts until washer can be moved back and forth.
2.
Install camber adjustment tool 3196 or equivalent with hole in tool over center ball joint nut.
3.
Turn spindle on tool so knurled pin on top of tool engages in hole in ball joint and tighten.
4.
Place top of tool clamp over head of center ball joint bolt and tighten with knurled knob.
5.
Loosen rear ball joint nut until washer can be moved, then turn spindle until desired camber is reached. If ball joint jams on control arm when
spindle is turned (no camber change), move camber adjustment tool by pulling lever from side to side.
6.
Pull front end of tool lever inward as far as possible while pushing rear end of lever outward with similar force and hold lever in position.
7.
Have a helper tighten two outer ball joint mounting nuts.
8.
Remove camber adjustment tool, then tighten center ball joint nut.
9.
Tighten all ball joint nuts to specifications, then check toe setting and adjust if necessary.