Checking the wheel bearing clearance The wheels rotate front and rear on double row ball bearings. Angular contact ball bearings are mounted at the rear on front wheel drive models. The quattro...
Shock absorbers — general information Shocks due to bumps in the road are absorbed by the tires and springs. Shock absorbers must suppress vibrations of the axles and the body or damp them....
Checking shock absorbers Usually, shock absorbers do not fail suddenly, their effectiveness gradually decreases, which they quietly get used to. It is not possible to make an accurate...
Help with shock absorber malfunctions There are several unmistakable signs of a decrease in the performance of shock absorbers: Steering wobble as the wheels are not in constant contact with the...
Wheel adjustment In order for you to better understand the concepts associated with wheel alignment, we have depicted this in the figure. Toe is explained on the left, negative...
Wheel alignment measurement Wheel alignment measurements are taken after a hard curb impact, an accident, certain repairs to the front axle suspension, or simply in a suspicious case...
Incorrect wheel alignment Are the steering wheel spokes symmetrical when driving in a straight line? A tilted steering wheel is often a sign of improper wheel alignment. Restless...
Independent work on the chassis and steering Precautionary measures Chassis and steering are critical to road safety. Independent work in these nodes should be carried out only by those persons who are...
Disassembly of the front wheel suspension Details of the front suspension strut and the sequence of their assembly 1 - nut with flange; 2 - suspension strut bearing; 3 - intermediate washer; 4 - upper...
Rear axle work Rear suspension strut removal Front wheel drive vehicles The side cover of the backrest is fixed in three places. Above and below (1 and 3) the cover is put...
Rear shock absorber replacement Illustration of the individual parts of the rear suspension strut in the assembly sequence in an Audi with front-wheel drive 1 - cap; 2 - cord ring; 3 - lock...