Wheel Alignment Specifications: Notes

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT (A8 & S8: VEHICLES UP TO AUGUST. 1999; VIN 4D_X_004999)

Application

Preferred ⁽¹⁾

Range ⁽¹⁾

Standard Suspension (1BA, 1BM, 1BG & 1BN)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-30'

-10' To -60'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

Sport Suspension (1BE & 1BD)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-45'

-10' To -1°15'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

Off Road Suspension (1BT)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-25'

+5' To -55'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

⁽¹⁾	All measurements are given in degrees.

⁽²⁾	Maximum difference between sides 30'.

⁽³⁾	The angle of the outside wheel is less by this amount. Depending on alignment computer being used, this measurement may be indicated as a negative reading.

NOTE: Vehicles manufactured from September, 1999 may identified by braces on the front subframe. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Braces (From September, 1999)

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - FRONT (A8 & S8: VEHICLES FROM SEPT. 1999; FROM VIN 4D_X_005001)

Application

Preferred ⁽¹⁾

Range ⁽¹⁾

Standard Suspension (1BA, 1BM, 1BG 1BN & K8L)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-50'

-20' To -80'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

Sport Suspension (1BE, 1BD & K8L)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-65'

-35' To -95'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

Off Road Suspension (1BT)

Camber ⁽²⁾

-45'

-15' To -75'

Toe Per Wheel (Setting)

10'

8' To 12'

Toe Per Wheel (Checking)

10'

5' To 15'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Setting)

20'

18' To 22'

Toe Constant Per Wheel (Checking)

20'

15' To 25'

Toe-out On Turns At 20° ⁽³⁾

1° 25'

55' To 1° 55'

⁽¹⁾	All measurements are given in degrees.

⁽²⁾	Maximum difference between sides 30'.

⁽³⁾	The angle of the outside wheel is less by this amount. Depending on alignment computer being used, this measurement may be indicated as a negative reading.

REAR AXLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (A8 & S8 - ALL VARIATIONS)

Application

Preferred ⁽¹⁾

Range ⁽¹⁾

Standard, Sport & Off Road Suspension

Camber ⁽²⁾

-40'

-10' To -70'

Toe Per Wheel ⁽³⁾

1' To 11'

⁽¹⁾	All measurements are given in degrees.

⁽²⁾	Maximum difference between sides 30'.

⁽³⁾	Maximum permanent deviation from direction of travel in relation to longitudinal axis of vehicle +/- 10'.