Audi A4: Vehicles with Coil Springs, Checking the Curb Weight Position for Axle
Alignment
The curb weight position must be checked before beginning an
axle alignment on vehicles with coil springs. Explanation of the
curb weight position.
Determine the Dimension -a-
- Determine dimension -a- between
the center of the wheel and the lower edge of the fender/wheel
housing as shown.

Dimension -a- Overview
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Note
If the curb weight position is not OK, then a correct axle
alignment cannot be performed.
Axle Alignment Specified Values
Conditions
- The specified adjustment values correspond to the curb weight
position. To determine the curb weight position, the
dimension -a- between the center of
the wheel and the lower edge of the fender/wheel housing must be
determined. If the curb weight position is not OK, then a
correct axle alignment cannot be performed.

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1) Wheel stop on outer wheel is reduced by this
amount. It can also be indicated negatively in the wheel
alignment computer depending on manufacturer.
2) Electronic Damping
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3) Electronic Damping
Additional Vehicle Data
This additional vehicle data only serves for a faster
diagnosis in the case of accidents.
Table. Refer to
→ Chapter "Chassis".
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Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
Nut - for Adjusting Bol
Note
Camber cannot be adjusted.
Camber can be centered evenly within specified tolerance
range by shifting subframe.
Procedure
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to
→ Body
Overview - Dynamic Steering
1 - Steering Gear
with Power Steering Control Module -J500-
2 - Electromechanical Power Steering Motor -V187-
Steering column component
Do not di
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Description
Applies to: vehicles with all wheel drive
The all-wheel drive system distributes the driving
power variably to the front and rear axle to improve
the driving characteristics. It works together
with selective wheel torque control, which can
activate when driving through curves.
Applies
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Carefully pry the actuators -1 and 2-
from the retainer using the -3409-.
- Remove the seat side trim on the side sill side. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Side Trim on Side Sill Side, Removing and
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