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Wheel alignment
Wheel alignment specifications - Audi A3 with front-wheel drive
Applicable to all engines

Standard running Sports running Heavy-duty

Front axle
gear gear running gear
Individual toe (not pressed) 0' ±5' 0' ±5' 0' ±5'
Overall toe (not pressed) 0' ±10' 0' ±10' 0' ±10'
Camber (with wheels straight ahead)
-30' ±30' -33' ±30' -16' ±30'
1)
Max. perm. difference between the
two sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Toe-out on turns with 20°steering
1° 30' ±20' 1° 31' ±20' 1° 27' ±20'
angle2)
Caster (not adjustable) 7° 40' 7° 50' 7° 15'
Max. perm. difference between the
two sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Max. steering angle at inner wheel 40° 39° 40°

1) Camber cannot be adjusted. It can only be corrected slightly by moving subframe. Adjustment range 10'...15'.

2) Angle of outer wheel is this much less. It may also be given as a negative figure by wheel alignment
computers of certain manufacturers.

Standard running Sports running Heavy-duty

Rear axle
gear gear running gear
Overall toe (not adjustable) 20' ±10' 25' ±10' 10'+ 10'/-7'
Max. perm. mis-alignment 3) max. 20' max. 20' max. 20'
Camber (not adjustable) -1° 27' ± 20' -1° 27' ± 20' -1° 27' ± 20'
Max. perm. difference between the
two sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'

3) Slight correction can be achieved by moving rear axle beam.

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