Adjusting camber at front wheels — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• When moving the subframe (in order to centralise the camber setting), the vehicle must be raised at the front by positioning the axle lift under the jacking points for the lifting platform.
• Before checking the camber values, the vehicle must be bounced several times at the front axle.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
2. Slacken bolts securing diagonal struts (if fitted) . [Note: Before centralising the camber, the tunnel cross-member must be unfastened 34Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings or 37Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.The tunnel cross-member has to be unfastened to avoid straining the gearbox mountings.]
3. Remove bolts (arrows).
4. Place subframe shield (1) to one side.
5. Slacken bolts (1) to (8). [Note: When moving the subframe (in order to centralise the camber setting), the vehicle must be raised at the front by positioning the axle lift under the jacking points for the lifting platform.]

6. Use plastic-coated tyre iron to move subframe (with engine mountings and anti-roll bar) to required position.
7. Position tool in centre of subframe near track control link and apply pressure between subframe and longitudinal member on body.
8. Before checking the camber values, the vehicle must be bounced several times at the front axle.
9. ⚠ Take care not to damage any components. — Tighten bolts (2) and (3) to specified torque.
10. Screw in and tighten new bolts (1) and (4) in turn .
11. Screw in and tighten new bolts (2) and (3) in turn .
12. Screw in and tighten new bolts (8) and (5) in turn .
13. Screw in and tighten new bolts (7) and (6) in turn .
14. Secure tunnel cross-member 34Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings or 37Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
15. Now check camber setting again .
16. Install shield for drive shaft (right-side) and fastener for wheel housing liner (if removed).
17. Install subframe shield (if removed). Tightening torque
18. Tighten bolts for diagonal struts (if fitted). Tightening torque
19. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.

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