Volkswagen Corrado (1993 year). Manual - part 224

 

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Volkswagen Corrado (1993 year). Manual - part 224

 

 

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES 

         1993 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
         Volkswagen Specifications & Procedures

         Corrado SLC

         * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

NOTE:    Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary
         visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and
         suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
         WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION article in the
         GENERAL INFORMATION section.

         WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

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Application              Preferred                               Range

Corrado
 Camber (1)
 Front  ...............  -1 1/3  .......................  -1 To -1 2/3
 Rear  ................  -1 5/8  ...................  -1 1/2 To -1 3/4
 Caster (1)  ...........  3 1/4  .....................  2 3/4 To 3 3/4
 Toe-In (2)
 Front  .................  1/16  ................  0 To 1/8 (0 To 3.2)
 Rear  ................  1/4 (6.4)  .........  1/8 To 3/8 (3.2 To 9.6)
 Toe-In (1)
 Front  .................  1/8  ............................  0 To 1/4
 Rear  ..................  1/2  ..........................  1/4 To 3/4
 Toe-Out On Turns (1) ..  1 1/2 .....................   1 1/4 To 1 3/4

(1) - Measurement is in degrees.
(2) - Measurement is in inches (mm).

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION 

         GENERAL INFORMATION
         Wheel Alignment Theory & Operation

         ALL MODELS

         * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

NOTE:    This article is intended for general information purposes
         only. This information may not apply to all makes and models.

         PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

         GENERAL ALIGNMENT CHECKS

         Before adjusting wheel alignment, check the following:

      *  Each axle uses tires of same construction and tread style,
         equal in tread wear and overall diameter. Verify that radial
         and axial runout is not excessive. Inflation should be at
         manufacturer's specifications.
      *  Steering linkage and suspension must not have excessive play.
         Check for wear in tie rod ends and ball joints. Springs must
         not be sagging. Control arm and strut rod bushings must not
         have excessive play. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1:  Checking Steering Linkage

      *  Vehicle must be on level floor with full fuel tank, no
         passenger load, spare tire in place and no load in trunk.
         Bounce front and rear end of vehicle several times. Confirm
         vehicle is at normal riding height.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION 

CAUTION: Do not attempt to correct alignment by straightening parts.
         Damaged parts must be replaced.

Fig. 2:  Adjusting Tie Rod Sleeves (Top View)

         CAMBER

         1) Camber is the tilting of the wheel, outward at either top
or bottom, as viewed from front of vehicle. See Fig. 3.
         2) When wheels tilts outward at the top (from centerline of
vehicle), camber is positive. When wheels tilt inward at top, camber
is negative. Amount of tilt is measured in degrees from vertical.

Fig. 3:  Determining Camber Angle

         CASTER

         1) Caster is tilting of front steering axis either forward or
backward from vertical, as viewed from side of vehicle. See Fig. 4.
         2) When axis is tilted backward from vertical, caster is

WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION 

Fig. 4:  Determining Caster Angle

         TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

         Toe-in is the width measured at the rear of the tires
subtracted by the width measured at the front of the tires at about
spindle height. A positive figure would indicate toe-in and a negative
figure would indicate toe-out. If the distance between the front and
rear of the tires is the same, toe measurement would be zero. To
adjust:
         1) Measure toe-in with front wheels in straight ahead
position and steering wheel centered. To adjust toe-in, loosen clamps
and turn adjusting sleeve or adjustable end on right and left tie
rods. See Figs. 2 and 5.
         2) Turn equally and in opposite directions to maintain
steering wheel in centered position. Face of tie rod end must be
parallel with machined surface of steering rod end to prevent binding.
          3) When tightening clamps, make certain that clamp bolts are
positioned so there will be no interference with other parts
throughout the entire travel of linkage.

Fig. 5:  Wheel Toe-In (Dimension A Less Dimension B)

         TOE-OUT ON TURNS

         1) Toe-out on turns (turning radius) is a check for bent or
damaged parts, and not a service adjustment. With caster, camber, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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