WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT (A8 & S8: VEHICLES UP TO AUGUST. 1999; VIN 4D_X_004999)

Application

Preferred ⁽¹⁾

Range ⁽¹⁾

Standard Suspension (1BA, 1BM, 1BG & 1BN)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-30'

-10' To -60'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

Sport Suspension (1BE & 1BD)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-45'

-10' To -1°15'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

Off Road Suspension (1BT)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-25'

+5' To -55'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

⁽¹⁾	All measurements are given in degrees.

⁽²⁾	Maximum difference between sides 30'.

⁽³⁾	The angle of the outside wheel is less by this amount. Depending on alignment computer being used, this measurement may be indicated as a negative reading.

NOTE: Vehicles manufactured from September, 1999 may identified by braces on the front subframe. See Fig 1 .

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.

Safety Warning

Wheel Alignment Specifications: Notes

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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