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Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Service manual - part 879

Front Axle

GTI

GTI Heavy Duty

PR numbers

G05, G06+2UC

G09, G06+2UJ

G06, G06+2UN

Standing height

368 ± 10 mm

383 ± 10 mm

5) Camber corrections are not possible. It can only be slightly corrected by push‐

ing the subframe.
6) The toe angle difference can also be indicated negatively in alignment com‐

puter, depending on manufacturer.

Rear Axle

Basic Suspen‐

sion

Sport Suspen‐

sion

Raised Suspen‐

sion

DCC Suspension

Camber

-1° 20′ ± 30′

Maximum permissible differ‐

ence between both sides

maximum 30'

Total toe (at specified camber)

10′ ± 10′

Maximum permissible devia‐

tion from direction of rotation

maximum 20′

Standing height

385 ± 10 mm

370 ± 10 mm

400 ± 10 mm

375 ± 10 mm

Rear Axle

GTI

GTI Heavy Duty

Camber

-1° 45′ ± 30′

-1° 20′ ± 30′

Maximum permissible differ‐

ence between both sides

maximum 30'

Total toe (at specified camber)

16′ ± 10′

10′ ± 10′

Maximum permissible devia‐

tion from direction of rotation

maximum 20′

Standing height

370 ± 10 mm

385 ± 10 mm

3.4.4

Axle Alignment Specified Values, Multi-Link Suspension, Golf Wagon

Specified values valid for all engine versions.
PR number explanations. Refer to

⇒ “3.7 Vehicle Data Label”, page 306

Front Axle

Basic Suspen‐

sion

Sport Suspen‐

sion

Raised Suspen‐

sion

DCC Suspension

PR numbers

G07, G01+0N4

+2UA,

G15, G07+0N4

+2UA

G08, G01+0N4

+2UA

G11, G01+0N4

+2UF,

G17, G07+0N4

+2UF

G04, G03+2UH

Total toe (wheels not pressed)

10′ ± 10′

Camber (wheels in straight-

ahead position). Refer to

-30′ ± 30′

-41′ ± 30′

-16′ ± 30′

-36′ ± 30′

Maximum permissible differ‐

ence between both sides

maximum 30'

Toe differential angle at 20°

steering angle. Refer to

1° 19′ ± 20′

1° 30′ ± 20′

1° 09′ ± 20′

1° 26′ ± 20′

Caster

7° 23′ ± 30′

7° 38′ ± 30′

7° 09′ ± 30′

7° 33′ ± 30′

Maximum permissible differ‐

ence between both sides

maximum 30'

Standing height

383 ± 10 mm

368 ± 10 mm

398 ± 10 mm

373 ± 10 mm

7) Camber corrections are not possible. It can only be slightly corrected by push‐

ing the subframe.
8) The toe angle difference can also be indicated negatively in alignment com‐

puter, depending on manufacturer.

Rear Axle

Basic Suspen‐

sion

Sport Suspen‐

sion

Raised Suspen‐

sion

DCC Suspension

Camber

-1° 20′ ± 30′

Maximum permissible differ‐

ence between both sides

maximum 30'

Total toe (at specified camber)

10′ ± 10′

Maximum permissible devia‐

tion from direction of rotation

maximum 20′

Standing height

385 ± 10 mm

370 ± 10 mm

400 ± 10 mm

375 ± 10 mm

3.5

Axle Alignment Procedure

Observe the following work sequence!

Note

Vehicle may only be measured in the curb weight position.

– Note the information in the alignment equipment.
Measuring Procedure

Start

→ Perform wheel run-out com‐

pensation.

→

Bounce vehicle

↓

Turn the steering wheel in‐

to the straight ahead posi‐

tion and secure it. Refer to

←

Measure vehicle height

← Install the Brake Pedal Actuator -

VAG1869/2- .

↓

Check camber at front axle → Is actual value within toler‐

ance?

→

↓

←

Yes

Adjust. Refer to

⇒ “3.8 Front Axle Camber, Adjust‐

ing”, page 306

↓

←

↓

Check rear axle camber

→

Is actual value within toler‐

ance?

→

↓

↓

←

Yes

Check (torsion beam axle). Refer

⇒ “3.9.1 Rear Axle Camber, Ad‐

justing, Torsion Beam Axle”, page

307

Adjust (multi-link suspension). Re‐

fer to

⇒ “3.9.2 Rear Axle Camber, Ad‐

justing, Multi-Link Suspension”,

page 307

↓

←

↓

Check toe at rear axle

→

Is actual value within toler‐

ance?

→

↓

←

Yes

Check (torsion beam axle). Refer

⇒ “3.10.1 Rear Axle Toe, Adjust‐

ing, Torsion Beam Axle”,

page 308

Adjust (multi-link suspension). Re‐

fer to

⇒ “3.10.2 Rear Axle Toe, Adjust‐

ing, Multi-Link Suspension”,

page 308

↓

←

↓

Check caster at front axle → Is actual value within toler‐

ance?

→

↓

←

Yes

Check the axle components and

assembly

↓

←

↓

Check toe at front axle

→

Is actual value within toler‐

ance?

→

↓

End

←

Yes

Adjust. Refer to

⇒ “3.11 Front Axle Toe, Adjusting”,

page 309

↑

↓

↑

←

9) If the steering wheel is crooked, it must be straightened at the end of the axle alignment. Then perform a basic setting on the Steering

Angle Sensor - G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Note

♦

If adjustments were made to the suspension during the axle

alignment on vehicles with ESP or ABS, a calibration of the

Steering Angle Sensor - G85- must be performed using the

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

♦

If the rear axle setting was changed, the following driver as‐

sistance systems must be calibrated:

♦

Lane assist. Refer to

⇒ “6.1 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating”,

page 327

♦

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Refer to

⇒ “5.1.1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Calibrating”,

page 321

3.6

Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment

⇒ “3.6.1 Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment, Torsion Beam Axle”,

page 304
⇒ “3.6.2 Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment, Multi-Link Suspen‐

sion”, page 305

3.6.1

Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment,

Torsion Beam Axle

When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary
♦ Vehicle shows handling problems.
♦ There is an accident damage and components were replaced.
♦ Axle components have been removed or replaced.
♦ Tire wear patterns are uneven.
Components Replaced

Front Axle Component Re‐

placed

Wheel Alignment

Check Required

Rear Axle Component Re‐

placed

Wheel Alignment

Check Required

Yes

Lower Control Arm

Shock Absorber

Bonded rubber bushings

for control arm

Coil Spring

Wheel bearing housing

Axle Beam

Tie rod/tie rod end

Steering Gear

Subframe

Suspension Strut

Stabilizer Bar

10)

)

10) Requirement: Subframe and brackets were secured before removal.

Components Removed and Installed

Components Of Front Axle

Removed And Installed

Wheel Alignment

Check Required

Components Of Rear Axle

Removed And Installed

Wheel Alignment

Check Required

Yes

Lower Control Arm

11)

)

Shock Absorber

Wheel bearing housing

Coil Spring

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