Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 79

 

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Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 79

 

 

Camber correction is necessary only after body repairs. The

camber is not adjustable, but can be equalized by moving the

brackets and/or the subframe.

Move subframe only to left or right, but never in or opposite to

direction of normal travel!

– Remove noise insulation.
– Loosen bolts -1- for bracket attachment and subframe to body

on both sides.

The camber adjustment range is limited by the tolerances within

the bores in the brackets and the subframe. If the specified value

is not reached by moving the components, these and the body

must be inspected 

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– Specification for camber may be adjusted by moving subframe

at brackets.

– Tighten bolts for subframe and brackets to body to specified

torque plus extra turn angle.

Following the movement of the subframe and, consequently, the

steering box, clearance between the steering column universal

joint and the notch in the bulkhead must be checked.

– Remove securing nuts -arrows- and remove footwell trim.

There must be a clearance of 5 mm all round between universal

joint -2- and recess in bulkhead.

Specified torques

Component

Specified torque

Subframe to body

♦ Use new bolts

70 Nm + 90°

Bracket to body

♦ Use new bolts

70 Nm + 90°

8. Wheel alignment    

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Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Shock absorber set -T10001-

♦ Tool insert 18 mm -T10179-

– Loosen upper transverse link nut -A- on subframe.

– Adjust camber by turning eccentric bolt -B- with 18 mm socket

-T10001- .

Note

The maximum adjustment range is 90° to the left or right of centre.

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Specified torques

Component

Specified torque

Upper transverse link to subframe (vehicles with front-

wheel drive)

♦ Use new nut
♦ Tighten threaded connections only when vehicle is in

the normal running position.

95 Nm

♦ To tighten nuts, set torque wrench -V.A.G

1332- to 80 Nm

♦ Applies only in conjunction with insert tool,

18 mm -T10179-

Upper transverse link to subframe (vehicles with front-

wheel drive)

♦ Use new nut
♦ Tighten threaded connections only when vehicle is in

the normal running position

95 Nm

♦ To tighten nuts, set torque wrench -V.A.G

1332- to 80 Nm

♦ Applies only in conjunction with insert tool,

18 mm -T10179-

8.9

Adjusting toe at rear axle

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

8. Wheel alignment    

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Component

Specified torque

Lower transverse link to subframe

♦ Use new nut
♦ Tighten threaded connections only when vehicle is in

the normal running position.

95 Nm

8.10

Adjusting front axle toe

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-

♦ Tool insert 24 mm -V.A.G 1332/11-
– Loosen lock nut -3- while counterholding on head of track rod

-2-.

– Pull spring-type clip -1- off boot.
– Adjust toe by turning left and/or right track rod.
To do this, use an open jaw spanner on hexagon flats on track

rod.
After turning track rods, ensure that boots are not twisted.
Twisted boots wear out quickly.

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