Four-Wheel Alignment Parameters - Volkswagen Jetta VS5 2023 Owner's Manual

Four-wheel alignment parameters

Testing conditions
– Ensure that the vehicle suspension, wheel
bearing assemblies, steering system, and
steering linkage system are free from out-of-
tolerance, looseness, and damage
– The tread depth difference between two tyres
on the same axle should not exceed 2mm.
– The tyre pressure is as specified.
– The vehicle is unloaded.
– The fuel tank must be full.
– Ensure the spare wheel and vehicle toolkit are
located in the correct position.
– The windscreen washer fluid reservoir must be
filled.
– When inspecting wheel alignment, avoid ex-
treme positions of movable bases and turnta-
bles.
Four-wheel alignment parameters
Vehicle model
Fr Wheel camber
on
Caster angle (non-
t
adjustable)
w
Front toe
he
el
Re Wheel camber
ar
Rear toe
w
he
el
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modifications to the vehi-
cle can cause breakdowns, damage the vehicle,
reduce the efficiency of the steering wheel and
braking system. This can cause malfunctions
and lead to accidents and serious or fatal inju-
ries.
● The maintenance and modification of the ve-
hicles shall be carried out by the qualified
workshop who have the necessary tools, di-
agnostic instruments, maintenance materials
and qualified professional and technical per-
sonnel.
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Cautions for wheel alignment inspection
– The equipment must be installed and calibra-
ted according to the specifications, and opera-
tions should strictly adhere to the instructions
.
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provided by the manufacturer.
Seek guidance from the wheel alignment tool/
computer manufacturer if necessary.
Over time, the wheel alignment platform and
tool/computer may require recalibration.
Regularly inspect and adjust the wheel align-
ment platform and tool/computer at least once a
year as part of equipment maintenance.
1.4L 110kW TSI
-16'±30'
7°09'±30'
10'±10'
-1°20'±30'
25'±10'
WARNING
● Only approved four-wheel alignment equip-
ment should be used for alignment purposes.
● Volkswagen dealerships have access to ap-
proved four-wheel alignment equipment and
have been trained accordingly. Therefore,
have the vehicle four-wheel alignment per-
formed at a qualified workshop. Volkswagen
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership.
● Four-wheel alignment values beyond the
above parameters will seriously affect the
driving stability of the vehicle. Any damages
or malfunctions resulting from unauthorized
alignment adjustments are not covered un-
der the warranty.
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