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.
Axle Alignment Information
Wheel alignment must only performed using VW/Audi-approved alignment equipment.
Wheel alignment checks must always include both the front and rear axles.
-- Perform the alignment using the wheel alignment computer.
The wheel alignment computer has all the information for the vehicle alignment.
A wheel alignment should not be done until the vehicle has been driven 2, 000 km (1, 242.7 miles), since it takes this long for the coil springs to settle.
The individual specifications should be followed as exactly as possible when making adjustments.
If adjustments were performed on the suspension, check if the driver assistance systems must be calibrated.
Vehicles pulling to one side and vehicles involved in an accident
The cause for this could be that steering rack in steering gear does not stand exactly in the center when steering straight ahead.
The steering support may pull slightly to the left or to the right. The result is a vehicle which pulls to the side.
If a vehicle is aligned due to a complaint "vehicle pulls to one side or pulls askew", the center position of steering rack must always be checked.
Note. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON SUBFRAME .
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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.