Measuring Procedure

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Perform wheel run-out compensation.

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Bounce vehicle

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Turn the steering wheel into the straight ahead position and secure it ⁽¹⁾

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Measure vehicle height

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Install Brake Pedal ActuatorVAG1869/2

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Check camber at front axle

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Is actual value within tolerance?

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Yes

Adjusting. Refer to FRONT AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING .

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Check rear axle camber

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Is actual value within tolerance?

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Yes

Checking (torsion beam rear suspension). Refer to REAR AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING, TORSION BEAM . Adjusting (multi-link rear suspension). Refer to REAR AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .

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Check toe at rear axle

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Is actual value within tolerance?

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Yes

Checking (torsion beam rear suspension). Refer to REAR AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING, TORSION BEAM . Adjusting (multi-link rear suspension). Refer to REAR AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .

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Check caster at front axle

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Is actual value within tolerance?

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Yes

Check the axle components and assembly

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Check toe at front axle

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Is actual value within tolerance?

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End

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Yes

Adjusting. Refer to FRONT AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING .

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⁽¹⁾	If steering wheel is crooked at end of alignment procedure, it must be straightened. Perform a basic setting on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.