Axle Alignment Procedure: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Following Sequence of Procedure Steps Must be Observed.
NOTE:
The vehicle must only be measured at curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
-- Note the information in the alignment equipment.
Measuring Procedure
| Start | → | Perform wheel run-out compensation. | → | Bounce the vehicle | ||||||
| Turn the steering wheel into the straight ahead position and secure it. Refer to (1). | ← | Height, Measuring. Refer to Height, Measuring . | ← | Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator:VAG1869/2 . | ||||||
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| Check camber at front axle | → | Is the actual value within tolerance? | → | No | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | Yes | Adjusting. Refer to FRONT AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING . | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | ← | ← | ← | |||||
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| Check rear axle camber | → | Is the actual value within tolerance? | → | No | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | Yes | Adjusting. Refer to REAR AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING . | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | ← | ← | ← | |||||
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| Check toe at rear axle | → | Is the actual value within tolerance? | → | No | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | Yes | Adjusting. Refer to REAR AXLE CAMBER, ADJUSTING . | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | ← | ← | ← | |||||
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| Check caster at front axle | → | Is the actual value within tolerance? | → | No | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | Yes | Check the axle components and assembly | ||||||
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| ↓ | ← | ← | ← | ← | ← | |||||
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| Check toe at front axle | → | Is the actual value within tolerance? | → | No | ||||||
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| End | ← | Yes | Adjusting. Refer to FRONT AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING . | |||||||
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| ↑ | ← | ← | ← | ← | ← | |||||
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