Vehicle Alignment, Setting Initial Position

Suspension: 1BA, 1BM, 1BE, 1BD, 1BG, 1BN, 1BT

Note: Depending on the type of wheel alignment equipment used, it may be necessary to raise the front axle of the vehicle in order to position spacer gauge VAG 1925. After lowering the vehicle again the suspension must be bounced.





^ Insert spacer gauge VAG 1925 with adapters VAG 1925/2 and screw both threaded stems out until they just rest against the front subframe bolts -arrow-.

The vehicle must not be raised yet when doing this!
The vehicle is now in the defined starting position.
^ For vehicles with level control system, switch ignition on and wait until the vehicle height is adjusted.

Vehicle with sport suspension 1BE





^ Position axle lift under front jacking points and raise vehicle.
^ Insert adapter VAG 1925/5 onto adapters VAG 1925/2 of spacer gauge.
^ Lower vehicle onto adapters.

The vehicle is now in the defined starting position.

For all vehicle types
^ This is the position in which the wheel alignment program checks whether the actual toe setting per wheel corresponds to a specified value of +10' ±' 30' (rough presetting). If necessary, the toe in must be corrected by adjusting the tie rod length.
^ If the settings need to be corrected, this will be indicated by the wheel alignment program.

Specifications for vehicle alignment measurements, Refer to Alignment, Specifications.