I have searched the forum and have not found a satisfactory answer to my question.

Two weeks ago I struck a curb trying to avoid a misguided driver in a large SUV. The steering wheel angle indicated that the car needed an alignment and the two tires on the left side showed signs of sidewall damage.

I replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s with Bridgestone RE050A Pole Positions the next morning. I scheduled an alignment on the Tuesday following Memorial Day. The service advisor informed me that the left tie-rod was bent and needed to be replaced. Afterwards the alignment was performed.

There are several issues with the alignment. First, the car pulls to the left, either the camber on the left front wheel is off, another component is bent, or the front subframe shifted during the incursion with the curb. Second, the initial steering response of the car is no longer as sharp as before. The car is returning to the dealership this Friday. I should also note that this car is not a daily driver.

This leads me to my question. Does anyone have the alignment specifications for the original MKI suspension? I have the feeling that the alignment settings used are for the MKII suspension.

Thank you.

 

Audi > TT > 2000 - 2005
Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
Wheel alignment specifications for vehicles with standard suspension (G17, G78, G79, G91, G97) These specifications are applicable for all engines.

Front axle both FWD and Quattro
Toe setting at each wheel (wheels not pressed) 4' +/- 3.5'
Total toe (wheels not pressed) 8' +/- 7'
Camber - 45' +/- 30'
Maximum permissible difference between left and right sides max. 30'
Toe-out on turns at 20 degrees steering angle 1° 31' +/- 20'
Caster (not adjustable) 7° 58'
Maximum permissible difference between left and right sides max. 30'

These specifications are applicable for all engines.

Rear axle Front-wheel drive
Camber - 2° +/- 20'
Maximum permissible difference between left and right sides max. 30'
Toe setting at each wheel * See note + 14' +/- 5'
Total toe * See note + 28' +/- 10'

Rear axle Four-wheel drive
Camber ? table
Maximum permissible difference between left and right sides max. 20'
Toe setting at each wheel +7.5' +7.5'/-5'
Total toe +15' +15'/-10'
Maximum permissible deviation in direction of travel relative to longitudinal axis of vehicle max. 20'

The table lists camber based on ride height assuming the fixed length control arms. Most people try to adjust rear camber to about -1.5 degrees using KMAC for adjustable control arms.

 

Thank you for the information.