VW Self Study Program 860103 Wheel Alignment - Basics.pdf

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Service Training
Self Study Program 860103
Wheel Alignment - Basics
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Volkswagen Academy
Printed in U.S.A.
Printed 2/2012
Course Number 860103
©2012 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Contents
Introduction and Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using Wheel Alignment Stands For Other Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Knowledge Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Note
Important!
This Self-Study Program provides information
regarding the design and function of new
models.
This Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual.
This information will not be updated.
For maintenance and repair procedures,
always refer to the latest electronic
service information.
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Basics
Today’s modern vehicles have complex and advanced suspension systems that must be comfortable, sporty and
safe.
We now have ways of measuring the suspension geometry and for correcting misaligned settings. This will
assure that the suspension systems can be checked and adjusted throughout the entire vehicle’s life.
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In this Self-Study Program, you will learn about the following wheel alignment areas:
• Suspension terminology
• Preparation of the wheel alignment system
• Checking the wheel alignment system
• Why alignment is performed
• The tools used for wheel alignment
• How the alignment principle works
Always refer to the latest Service Information when diagnosing vehicles and
performing vehicle repairs.
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