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Measuring Procedure

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- Start Perform wheel run-out compensation. Bounce vehicle -
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- Turn the steering wheel into the straight ahead position and secure it (1) Measure vehicle height Install Brake Pedal Actuator VAG1869/2 -
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- Check camber at front axle Is actual value within tolerance? No -
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- - Yes - Adjusting, refer to ADJUSTING FRONT CAMBER  -
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- Check rear axle camber Is actual value within tolerance? No -
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- - Yes - Adjusting, refer to ADJUSTING REAR CAMBER  -
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- Check toe at rear axle Is actual value within tolerance? No -
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- - Yes - Adjusting, refer to ADJUSTING REAR TOE  -
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- Check caster at front axle Is actual value within tolerance? No -
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- - Yes - Check the axle components and assembly -
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- Check toe at front axle Is actual value within tolerance? No -
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- End Yes - Adjusting, refer to ADJUSTING FRONT TOE  -
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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.