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:
Assembly overview - Bowden cable
1 -
Release lever
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Bolt
Qty. 2
1.5 Nm
3 -
Mounting bracket
4 -
Expanding nut
Qty. 2
5 - ...
Assembly overview - door components
Note
Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
1 -
Front door
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Adjusting
→ Chapter
2 -
Sticker
Diameter 28 mm
If necessary, manu ...
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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Specified values for wheel alignment, multi-link suspension, Golf
Wheel alignment procedure