Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Necessity of wheel alignment, torsion beam axle
| Wheel alignment is necessary if: |
| The vehicle does not handle properly. |
| Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have
been renewed. |
| Axle components are removed or renewed. |
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| Components have been renewed |
| Front axle
component was renewed. |
Alignment necessary |
Rear axle
component renewed |
Alignment necessary |
| |
Yes |
No |
|
Yes |
No |
| Lower
suspension link |
|
X |
Shock absorber |
|
X |
| Bonded rubber bush
for suspension link |
|
X |
Coil spring |
|
X |
| Wheel
bearing housing |
X |
|
Axle beam |
|
X |
| Track
rod/track rod ball joint |
X |
|
|
|
|
| Steering
rack |
X |
|
|
|
|
| Subframe |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Suspension
strut |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Anti-roll bar |
|
X
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| 1) |
Prerequisite: the subframe and brackets were fixed in
position before removing
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| Components removed and installed |
| Front axle
component removed and reinstalled |
Alignment necessary |
Rear axle
component removed and reinstalled |
Alignment necessary |
| |
Yes |
No |
|
Yes |
No |
| Lower suspension link |
|
X
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Shock absorber |
|
X |
| Wheel bearing housing |
|
X |
Coil spring |
|
X |
| Track rod/track rod ball
joint |
X |
|
Axle beam |
|
X |
| Steering rack |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Subframe |
|
X
→ Remark |
|
|
|
| Suspension strut |
|
X |
|
|
|
| Anti-roll bar |
|
X
→ Remark |
|
|
|
| 2) |
Prerequisite: the subframe and brackets were fixed in
position before removing.
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Always adhere to the following procedure!
Note
The vehicle must always be in unladen condition when
measuring wheel alignment
&# ...
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
The vehicle does not handle properly.
Vehicle has been involved in an accident and comp ...
Other materials:
Switch off the lane departure warning system in the following situations
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The lane departure warning system (Lane Assist) should
be switched off due to system limitations in the following situations:
When a high level of concentration is required by the driver.
Very sporty driving.
...
Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 212 In the tailgate: opening the warning
triangle holder
Fig. 213 In the luggage compartment: unlocking
the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards.
Remove items of luggage ...
Removing and installing light switch trim
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
–
Remove rotary light switch -EX1-
...
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Wheel alignment procedure
Necessity of wheel alignment, multi-link suspension