Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1983 Audi 5000 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Wheel Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 & Coupe | ||||||||||
| Front | ||||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) 0 to 1 | |||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -1/6 to -1 1/6 | |||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1) 0 to 1/3 | |||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||||||||
| Inner | 20 1/2 | |||||||||
| Outer | 20 | |||||||||
| Rear | ||||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) | |||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -1 1/3 to -2/3 | |||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1) 0 to 2/3 | |||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||||||||
| Inner | N/A | |||||||||
| Outer | N/A | |||||||||
| 5000 | ||||||||||
| Front | ||||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | +5/6 +/- 2/3 | |||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -1/2 +/- 1/2 | |||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1) Out 1/6 to In 1/12 | |||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||||||||
| Inner | 18 3/4 | |||||||||
| Outer | 20 | |||||||||
| Rear | ||||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) | |||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -1/2 +/- 2/3 | |||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (3) -1/4 +/- 1/6 | |||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||||||||
| Inner | N/A | |||||||||
| Outer | N/A | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.