Wheel installation — checking and adjustment (Audi 80 B3)

1. Accurate wheel alignment is essential for good steering and slow tire wear. Alignment values are given in Specifications and can be accurately checked with the appropriate equipment. Front wheel alignment (toe) can be checked and adjusted, but other angles are best checked and adjusted by your dealer because of the special templates required. To adjust camber, move the lower wishbone ball joints within the tolerance allowed by the elongated bolt holes. Caster is not adjustable, and any deviation from the specified value can only be due to damage or severe wear of the components. Rear suspension angles are not adjustable. Front wheel alignment templates are available from auto parts stores, and the method for using them is described below.

2. Check that the vehicle is at a net weight, has a full fuel tank and has properly inflated tires.

3. Place the car on a level surface with the wheels straight ahead, then roll the car back 4 meters and forward again.

4. Using the wheel alignment template in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, check that the front wheel toe-in is within specifications. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the locknuts on both tie rod ends and turn the adjusters an equal number of turns. The amount of thread visible on each tie rod end should be the same. Make sure the tie rod end ball joints are centered before tightening the locknuts.

5. If after adjustment the steering wheel is not horizontal when the front wheels are in the straight ahead position, the steering wheel must be removed (see Chapter 12) and install again.

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