1996 AUDI A4 weight

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Wheel alignment, mandatory sequence
of operations for checking


Overview of sequence of operations for
measuring wheel alignment

Vehicle must only be measured at curb
weight

Note:
Exception: when measuring the toe-in curve as
described in the alignment program instructions.

The following work sequences must be
adhered to

1 - Check front axle camber centering and
adjust if necessary page 44
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.

2 - Check rear axle camber and adjust if
necessary:

FWD vehicles page 44
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AWD vehicles page 44
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3 - Check rear axle and adjust if necessary:
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FWD vehicles page 44
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AWD vehicles page 44
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4 - If necessary, check toe-in curve on front
axle.

To determine if the toe-in curve or toe
constant "S" needs adjusting table on
page 44
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and also page Page 44
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.

5 - Check front axle toe with vehicle at curb
weight and adjust if necessary page 44
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Sport suspension 1BE

Notes:
The toe-in curve must also be checked in the following cases (in addition
to those specified in table page 44
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): A Spring compression
B Spring extension (rebound)
B1 Defined starting position (vehicle at curb weight)
On vehicles with sport suspension, suspension must be extended
20 mm (0.78 in.) to this position.
B2 Vehicle suspension extended 60 mm (2.36 in.) compared to position
B1 page 44
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C Toe-in
C1 Toe-in measured in position B1
C2 Toe-in measured in position B2
D Toe-out
V Toe-in curve
S Toe constant, C2 - C1
If the vehicle has been in an accident or sustained damage to the
suspension components and/or bodywork. If the vehicle does not maintain direction of travel over bumps and
when braking or accelerating.
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Standard suspension 1BA, special
suspension (1BC) and heavy duty
suspension 1BP

On vehicles with standard running gear, the toe-in measurement C1 is
measured in the defined starting position (vehicle at curb weight) B1
page 44
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.
Heavy duty suspension 1BB (vehicle ride height 20 mm higher)
On vehicles with heavy duty suspension 1BB:
B2 Vehicle suspension extended 60 mm (2.36 in.) compared to position
B1
C2 Toe-in measured in position B2
C1 Toe-in measured in position B1 (defined starting position) page 44
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C2 Toe-in measured in position B2
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