Golf III L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995)
If performing the tire rotation procedure does not correct the drift to one side, the alignment must be checked.
Perform four wheel (front and rear) alignment
During alignment checks/adjustments obtain alignment printouts (for example, before and after adjustments). Make copies of printouts and retain with
R.O. when submitting warranty claim.
- Road test vehicle and verify complaint
- Check and correct front and rear wheel alignment according to specifications.
- Use only optical wheel alignment equipment
Wheel alignment checking requirements
- Check that vehicle is NOT equipped with unidirectional tires (designed to run in one direction only)
- Ensure alignment equipment is properly calibrated
- Ensure vehicle is at curb weight (fuel tank full, spare tire and jack in place)
- Check tire pressures and adjust as necessary according to tire inflation specification label on car
- Position car properly on alignment equipment and bounce suspension several times
- Check steering, steering linkage and suspension for excessive play and/or damage, repair as necessary