Audi A4: Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Nut - for Adjusting Bolt
Procedure
- Remove the nut -1- from the subframe/rear lower transverse link threaded connection and install the new nut all the way.
- Adjust the camber by rotating the adjusting bolt -2-.
Note
To turn the adjusting bolt, turn the hex head at the "top of the bolt".
- Axle alignment specified values. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".
Note
- The maximum adjustment range is 135º to left or right of center position.
- Do not rotate the adjusting bolt -2- further once the end position has been reached or the components will be damaged.
- For clarity the rear wheel is not shown.
- Tighten the nut and check the camber value again. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"
Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Fine tooth ratchet, commercially available
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Nut - for Adjusting Bolt
Procedure
- Remove the nut -1- from the threaded connection for the tie rod/subframe, and install the new nut all the way.
- Adjust the toe by turning the eccentric bolt -2-.
Note
To turn the eccentric bolt, turn the hex head at the "top of the bolt".
- Axle alignment specified values. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".
Note
- The maximum adjustment range is 90º to left or right of center position.
- The geometric drive axle is automatically changed when individual toe settings are changed.
- Tighten the nut and check the toe value again. Refer to → Chapter "Axle Alignment Specified Values".
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Transverse Link"
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Front Axle Camber, Centering
Note
Camber cannot be adjusted.
Camber can be centered evenly within specified tolerance
range by shifting subframe.
Procedure
- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to
→ Body
Dynamic Steering
Overview - Dynamic Steering
1 - Steering Gear
with Power Steering Control Module -J500-
2 - Electromechanical Power Steering Motor -V187-
Steering column component
Do not di
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Wheel Alignment Computer
Screwdriver with T-bar -VAS272001-, not illustrated
Setti
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Floor Heat Shield, Removing and Installing
Plenum Chamber Bulkhead Heat Shield, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to
→ Chapter "Plenum Chamber Bulkhead, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the lock washers -arrows-.
- Remove the heat shield -1- from the
plenum chamber bulkhead
Front Midrange Speaker, Removing and Installing
The Left Front Midrange Speaker -R103-/Right Front Midrange
Speaker -R104--1- are located in
the center of the front doors.
Removing and installing is identical.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and
remove the ignition key.
- Remove the front door trim panel
