Correcting Front Axle Camber - Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Workshop Manual

Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 07.2010
8.9

Correcting front axle camber

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Note
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 ⇒ page 1
– 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.
– Unscrew securing nuts -arrows- and remove footwell trim -1-.
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Rep. gr.44 - Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry
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