Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Setting vehicle to initial position for wheel alignment
| If measured values are outside specified tolerances, this
may be because the vehicle is inclined. |
| Right-hand drive vehicles or e.g. vehicles with an automatic
gearbox may lean to one side slightly. |
| This is due to the installation position of the assemblies
and their associated weight transfer and is normal. |
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In such cases it is essential to measure dimension
-a- at the rear on both sides. |
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Correct any differences as required. |
| On the front axle, compensate by adding weights to the top
of the respective suspension turret. |
| On the rear axle, compensate by adding weights to the
respective side of the luggage compartment. |
| Sand-filled sacks (weighing approx. 10 kg) are suitable for
this. |
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These specifications apply to all engines.
Explanations regarding PR numbers
→ Chapter „Vehicle data sticker“.
Front axle
Basic
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Always adhere to the following procedure!
Note
The vehicle must always be in unladen condition when
measuring wheel alignment
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Other materials:
Vehicles with torsion beam axle
Removing
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If fitted, remove rear left underbody trim
→ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.
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Remove rear tunnel cross-piece
→ General body repairs, exterior; ...
Tyre pressure monitor
System description – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
General notes:
The tyre pressure monitor display system is part of the
software in the ABS control unit -J104-. The system is used to
detect slow tyre pressure loss from a wheel. Event me ...
Removing and installing camshaft adjuster
Special tools for removing and installing the camshaft
adjuster of exhaust camshaft
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Support bracket -10 - 222 A-
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Specified values for wheel alignment, multi-link suspension, Golf
Wheel alignment procedure