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Volkswagen Cabrio GL L4-2.0L (ABA) (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Cabrio GL
Engine
L4-2.0L (ABA)
Year
2001
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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Spare wheel and vehicle tools are stowed at correct locations

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Fluid reservoir for windshield/headlight washer system full.

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The tread depth on each axle should differ no more than 2 mm (0.079 inch).

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Tires inflated to correct pressure

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Vehicle aligned, suspension bounced and rocked several times

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Suspension, steering and linkage checked for wear and damage.

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Test equipment properly adjusted and attached to vehicle.

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Do not check vehicle alignment before vehicle has completed (1000 to 2000 km (600 to 1200 miles), to allow coil springs to settle.

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Sliding plates and turntables (alignment equip.) must not touch an end stop when checking wheel alignment.

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Adhere to alignment manufactures instructions

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Check and calibrate alignment equipment once a year.

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Treat alignment equipment with care.

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Maximum wheel run-out must be compensated. Otherwise test results will not be correct.

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Correct toe-in adjustment is not possible without wheel run-out compensation.

Note:
Carefully follow alignment manufacturer's instructions.

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Install brake pedal support.

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Compensate for wheel run-out

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Lower vehicle and bounce

Alignment, overview
Following work sequence must be followed

1-Adjust camber
2-Check rear axle camber. Camber is not adjustable.
3-Check toe at rear axle, adjust if necessary.

Vehicles with front wheel drive
Rear axle is not adjustable.

4-Check toe at front axle, adjust if necessary.
5-Verify vehicle suspension factory code.

Following applies to all suspension versions
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Check vehicle trim height (zero position), if a measurement is out of tolerance, before adjusting refer below.

Vehicle trim height, Zero Position
If vehicle is out of specification check trim height (see illustration).
Example: a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission could stand slightly lower to one side. This is normal due to installed position of

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