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Adjusting camber on rear axle > < Overview - wheel alignment procedure

Golf Mk6

Correcting front axle camber
Correcting front axle camber
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
  Note
t  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.
t  Move subframe only to left or right, but never in or opposite to direction of normal travel!
–  Remove noise insulation.
  W00-0428
–  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 → Chapter.
–  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.
  N44-10002
–  Remove footwell trim -1-.
  N48-10333
There must be a clearance of 5 mm all round between universal joint -2- and recess in bulkhead.
  N48-10149
Specified torques
ComponentSpecified torque
Subframe to body
t  Use new bolts
70 Nm + 90°
Bracket to body
t  Use new bolts
70 Nm + 90°

   

Adjusting camber on rear axle > < Overview - wheel alignment procedure