Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting camber at front wheels
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
 Note
| Camber correction is necessary only after body repairs.
Camber cannot be adjusted. However, it can be mediated by
shifting the subframe! |
| Move subframe only to left or right, but never in or
opposite to direction of normal travel! |
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Remove noise insulation
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. |
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Undo bolt -1- and screw a new
one in loosely. |
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Undo bolt -2- and screw a new
one in loosely. |
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Undo bolt -3- and screw a new
one in loosely. |
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Undo bolt -4- and screw a new
one in loosely. |
| The camber adjustment range is limited by the tolerances of
the holes in the subframe. If the specified value is not reached
by shifting the subframe, this and the body must be inspected
→ Chapter. |
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Now camber may be adjusted to specification by moving
subframe. |
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Move subframe -5- sideways
until camber is the same on both sides
→ Chapter. |
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Tighten subframe bolts -1-,
-2-, -3-
and -4-. |
| After moving the subframe, clearance between the steering
column universal joint and the cut-out in the plenum chamber
bulkhead must be checked. |
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Unscrew bolt -1- and fold
footwell trim -2- in direction of
arrow towards vehicle interior. |
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| There must be a clearance of 5 mm all round between
universal joint -1- and aperture in
plenum chamber bulkhead -2-. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - subframe“ |
| Bolts for noise insulation
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. |
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Adjusting camber on rear axle, torsion beam axle
| Camber cannot be adjusted. |
| If the measurements are outside the permitted tolerances,
check the axle beam for damage and renew if necessary. |
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Wheel alignment is necessary if:
The vehicle does not handle properly.
Vehicle has been involved in an accident and comp ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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Other materials:
Removing and installing turn signal switch -E2-, Kostal
Note
The turn signal switch -E2-, cruise control system switch
-E45- and intermittent wiper switch -E22- are combined to form
the steering column combination switch -E595-.
These switches cannot be separated.
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Removing and installing speed sensors on front axle -G45-/-G47
Note
Removal and installation is described for the front left
speed sensor. Removal and installation of the front right speed
sensor is analogous.
Removing
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Raise vehicle.
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Information on wheel rims
Structure of wheel rim
1 -
Wheel rim flange
Stop for tyre side beading
2 -
Hump (H2) on both shoulders of rim
Prevents the tyre slipping off the shoulder of the rim while driving
through tight b ...
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