RS 4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BNS) (2008)
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Alignment: Testing and Inspection
Test Requirements:
Clarification of Production Control numbers (PR No.):
Suspension version installed in vehicle is indicated by the corresponding PR. No. on the vehicle data plate - arrow -.
Example of a vehicle data sticker
In this example the vehicle is equipped with the standard suspension - arrow -.
The vehicle data sticker is located at rear of spare wheel well and in Maintenance booklet.
1BA = standard suspension
1BE = sport suspension (20 mm lower than 1 BA)
1BD = sport suspension S4
1BR = comfort - heavy duty suspension (13 mm higher than 1 BA)
1BV = sport suspension (quattro GmbH)
2MC = basic suspension (quattro GmbH RS4)
2ME = sport suspension (quattro GmbH RS4)
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The measurement sensor must be properly adjusted and attached to the vehicle; observe device manufacturers operating instructions.
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Tread depth difference may be no more than 2 mm on an axle.
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Tires inflated to correct pressure
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Be sure that sliding plates and turn tables are not touching end stop when checking wheel alignment
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Vehicle empty weight *see note
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Empty weight means: Weight of the vehicle ready for the road (fuel tank and fluid reservoir for window/headlamp washer system completely
filled, spare wheel, vehicle tools and vehicle jack) and without driver.
Spare wheel, vehicle tools and vehicle jack must be located in the position specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Vehicle accurately aligned, suspension bounced and rocked several times
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Check suspension, steering and steering linkage for excessive play and damage, repair if necessary.
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Perform wheel run-out compensation: Permissible axial runout of the wheel rims can exceed the specified toe setting tolerance. If compensation
for wheel run-out is not performed, it will not be possible to obtain a correct toe-in adjustment.
Wheel alignment is necessary when:
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Vehicle shows handling problems.
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Involved in an accident.
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Axle components were removed.
