Running gear, axles, steering · Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry · Wheel alignment
Notes for wheel alignment
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Wheel alignment computer - V.A.G 1813F- or VW/Audi-approved wheel alignment units
- Brake pedal depressor - V.A.G 1869/2-
- Insert tool, 18 mm - T10179-
- Shock absorber tool set - T10001-
Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved wheel alignment unit!
Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles must be measured.
Otherwise, the steering rack may not be centred!
- Perform all measurements with wheel alignment computer.
All the information on wheel alignment can be found in the wheel alignment computer.
Current data »updates« are located in VW ServiceNet.
⇒ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; Beissbarth
⇒ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; Hunter
⇒ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; Corghi
⇒ VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; John Bean
6R 2009–2014 Wheel alignment is necessary if:
- The vehicle does not handle properly.
- Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have been renewed.
- Axle components are removed or renewed.
- Tyres wear on one side.
Components have been renewed
| Front axle component was renewed. | Alignment necessary yes no | Rear axle component renewed | Alignment necessary yes no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension link | X | Shock absorbers | X |
| Wheel bearing housing | X | Coil spring | X |
| Track rod/track rod ball joint | X | Torsion beam axle | X |
| Steering rack | X | ||
| Subframe | X | ||
| Suspension strut | X | ||
| Anti-roll bar | X |
Components removed and installed
| Front axle component removed and reinstalled | Alignment necessary yes no | Rear axle component removed and reinstalled | Alignment necessary yes no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension link | X | Shock absorbers | X |
| Wheel bearing housing | X | Coil spring | X |
| Track rod/track rod ball joint | X | Torsion beam axle | X |
| Steering rack | X | ||
| Subframe | X 1) | ||
| Suspension strut | X | ||
| Anti-roll bar | X |
1) Prerequisite: the position of the subframe was fixed before the part was removed ⇒ 3.3 Fixing position of subframe (all vehicles except for R WRC).