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Correcting front axle camber > < Wheel alignment specifications
Overview - wheel alignment procedure
Overview - wheel alignment procedure
Always adhere to the following procedure!
   
–  Observe instructions for your wheel alignment device.
  N01-0453
Alignment procedure
         
 StartCarry out wheel runout compensation.Bounce springs. 
        
 Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and lock in place 1)Measure vehicle height. Fit brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- 
        
 Check front axle camberIs actual value within tolerance?No 
       
  Yes Adjust → Chapter. 
       
   
        
 Check rear axle camberIs actual value within tolerance?No 
       
  Yes Adjust → Chapter. 
       
   
        
 Check rear axle toeIs actual value within tolerance?No 
       
  Yes Adjust → Chapter. 
       
   
        
 Check front axle casterIs actual value within tolerance?No 
       
  Yes Inspect axle components and body 
       
   
        
 Check front axle toeIs actual value within tolerance?No 
       
 EndYes Adjust → Chapter. 
       
   

1) If steering wheel is not centred, it must be straightened after wheel alignment is finished. Then perform basic settings for steering angle sensor -G85- using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-.
   

Correcting front axle camber > < Wheel alignment specifications