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:
Assembly overview - three-point seat belt, 4-door model, without belt
tensioner
1 -
Belt inertia reel
Removing and installing
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2 -
Bolt
If removed due to an accident with seat belt fastened, renew bolt
40 Nm
3 -
Bolt
If removed due to an acci ...
Assembly overview - sump and oil pump
Note
Metal shavings or a large quantity of small metal particles found
during engine repair could indicate that the crankshaft bearings or
conrod bearings are damaged. To avoid any subsequent damage, the
following work must be carried out following the repair: Caref ...
First aid
In the event of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes,
wash immediately with copious running water and summon an eye
specialist.
In the event of contact with the skin, remove wetted
clothing and wash the affected skin with copi ...
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