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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1999A8 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTSPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURESWHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURESPRELIMINARY CHECKSNOTES
1999 Audi A8 Base
Preliminary Checks: Notes
1999 Audi A8 BaseSECTION Notes
Before beginning wheel alignment procedures, ensure following items are checked:
- Ensure alignment equipment is properly calibrated.
- All wheels and tires are of approved size (all 4 identical) and tires are properly inflated. Tread depth has no more than .08" (2 mm) difference between tires on same axle. Correct as necessary.
- Check suspension components for looseness or damage. Correct as necessary.
- Check wheel bearing play and condition. Correct as necessary.
- Check steering components for looseness or damage. Correct as necessary.
- Compensate for wheel runout. Permissible lateral runout of the wheel rims may already exceed the specified toe setting tolerance. In this case, a correct toe adjustment is not possible without compensating for wheel runout.
- Fuel tank full. Spare tire and tools stored in appropriate storage area. Windshield washer reservoir full. Correct as necessary.
- On vehicle equipped with level control, turn ignition on and allow height control process to run until completed.
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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.