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Golf Mk5

Wheel alignment specifications, Golf
Wheel alignment specifications, Golf
These specifications apply to all engines.
t  Explanation of PR Nos. can be found here → .
   
The ride heights shown in the table refer to dimension -a-.
  N40-0640
Front axleStandard running gearSports running gear
except 18' wheels		Sports running gear
with 18' wheels		Heavy-duty running gear
PR numbers2UA2UCG02, G05, G07, 2UC2UB
Total toe (without load) 10' ± 10′10' ± 10′10' ± 10′10' ± 10′
Camber (in straight-ahead position)-30′ ± 30′-41′ ± 30′-41′ ± 30′-14′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Toe-out on turns 1) at 20° left and right lock1°38′ ± 20′1°40′ ± 20′1°40′ ± 20′1°38′ ± 20′
Caster7° 34′ ± 30′7° 47′ ± 30′7° 47′ ± 30′7° 17′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Ride height382 ± 10 mm367 ± 10 mm367 ± 10 mm402 ± 10 mm

1) Toe-out on turns can be displayed as a negative value on the wheel alignment computer, depending on the manufacturer.
   
Front axleSports running gear GTISports running gear GTI US versionSports running gear R32BlueMotion
PR numbersG08G11G09G04/2UC
Total toe (without load) 10' ± 10′10' ± 10′10' ± 10′10' ± 10′
Camber (in straight-ahead position)-44′ ± 30′-30′ ± 30′-43′ ± 30′-41′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Toe-out on turns 1) at 20° left and right lock1°22′ ± 20′1°38′ ± 20′1°20′ ± 20′1°40′ ± 20′
Caster7° 47′ ± 30′7° 34′ ± 30′7° 47′ ± 30′7° 47′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Ride height360 ± 10 mm382 ± 10 mm362 ± 10 mm367 ± 10 mm

1) Toe-out on turns can be displayed as a negative value on the wheel alignment computer, depending on the manufacturer.
These specifications apply to all engines.
t  Explanation of PR Nos. can be found here → .
   
Rear axle, front-wheel drive and 4WDStandard running gearSports running gear
except 18' wheels		Sports running gear
with 18' wheels		Heavy-duty running gear
Camber-1° 20′ ± 30′-1° 20′ ± 30′-1°45' ± 30'-1°20' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Total toe (at specified camber)+10′ ± 12.5′+10′ ± 12.5′+10′ ± 12.5′+10′ ± 12.5′
Max. permissible deviation from direction of travelmax. 20'max. 20'max. 20'max. 20'
Ride height380 ± 10 mm365 ± 10 mm365 ± 10 mm400 ± 10 mm

   
Rear axle, front-wheel drive and 4WDSports running gear GTISports running gear GTI US versionSports running gear R32BlueMotion
Camber-1°45' ± 30'-1° 20′ ± 30′-1°45' ± 30'-1° 20′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Total toe (at specified camber)+10′ ± 12.5′+10′ ± 12.5′+10′ ± 12.5′+10′ ± 12.5′
Max. permissible deviation from direction of travelmax. 20'max. 20'max. 20'max. 20'
Ride height365 ± 10 mm380 ± 10 mm360 ± 10 mm365 ± 10 mm

   

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