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

  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.

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

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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