Measure Preparations; Alignment Specified Values For Vehicles With Torsion Beam Rear Suspension - Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Repair Manual

Measures Distance -a- between the Crankshaft Holding Fixture -
VW801- -1- and the Trailing Arm -2- is Larger than 2.25 mm:
The permitted tolerance range is exceeded. The axle beam must
be replaced. Refer to
⇒ "4.2 Axle Beam, Removing and Installing", page 152
Measures Distance -a- between the Measuring Square -
VAS241001- -1- and the Trailing Arm -2- is Smaller than 2.25 mm:
The permitted tolerance range has not been exceeded. The trail‐
ing arm on the axle beam is OK.
– Repeat the test sequence for the right rear trailing arm.
– Install wheels and tighten. Refer to
⇒ "2 Wheel Installation Tightening Specifications", page 237
8.6

Measure Preparations

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- .
The lateral run-out of the wheel must be compensated for. Oth‐
erwise, measurement will result in false readings.
A correct toe-in adjustment will not be possible without performing
lateral run-out compensation!
Follow the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of
the alignment equipment.
– Perform wheel run-out compensation.
– Install the Brake Pedal Actuator - VAG1869/2- .
– Actuate the brake pedal using brake pedal actuator.
8.7 Alignment Specified Values for Vehicles
with Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
Specified values valid for all engine versions.
♦ PR number explanations. Refer to
Standing heights listed in the tables refer to dimension -a-.
Caution
Before beginning the axle alignment check the axle beam trail‐
ing arm.
⇒ "8.4 Axle Beam Trailing Arm (Torsion Beam), Checking with
Measuring Square
⇒ "8.5 Axle Beam Trailing Arm (Torsion Beam), Checking with
Crankshaft Holding Fixture VW801 ", page 263
⇒ page 275
Refer
VAS241001 ", page
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8. Wheel Alignment