Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Necessity of wheel alignment, multi-link suspension
| 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. |
|
|
|
| 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 |
Lower
transverse link |
X |
|
| Bonded rubber bush
for suspension link |
|
X |
Upper transverse link |
X |
|
| Wheel bearing housing |
X |
|
Track rod |
X |
|
| Track rod/track rod ball
joint |
X |
|
Wheel
bearing housing |
X |
|
| Steering rack |
X |
|
Subframe |
X |
|
| Subframe |
|
X |
Coil spring |
|
X |
| Suspension strut |
|
X |
Shock
absorber |
|
X |
| Anti-roll bar |
|
X
→ Remark |
Anti-roll
bar |
|
X |
| |
|
|
Trailing arm |
X |
|
| 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
→ Remark |
Lower transverse link |
X |
|
| Wheel bearing housing |
|
X |
Upper transverse link |
X |
|
| Track rod/track rod ball
joint |
X |
|
Track rod |
X |
|
| Steering rack |
X |
|
Wheel bearing housing |
X |
|
| Subframe |
|
X
→ Remark |
Subframe |
X |
|
| Suspension strut |
|
X |
Coil spring |
|
X |
| Anti-roll bar |
|
X
→ Remark |
Shock absorber |
|
X |
| |
|
|
Anti-roll bar |
|
X |
| |
|
|
Trailing arm |
X |
|
| 2) |
Prerequisite: the subframe and brackets were fixed in
position before removing.
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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-
Note
...
Other materials:
Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil
springs), front axle
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Tensioning strap -T10038-
Support -T10149-
Caution
All bolts on run ...
Assembly overview - subframe
1 -
Anti-roll bar with rubber bush
Removing and installing
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2 -
Nut
When tightening, counterhold on multipoint socket of joint stub.
Renew after removing
...
Refrigerant machine oil
Refrigerant machine oil is miscible (approx. 20%–40%
depending on the type of air conditioner compressor and the
quantity of refrigerant) in the refrigerant. It circulates
continuously in the circuit and lubricates the moving parts.
...
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