Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjusting camber on rear axle Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Shock absorber set -T10001-

t  Tool insert 18 mm -T10179-

–  Loosen upper transverse link nut -A- on subframe.

–  Adjust camber by turning eccentric bolt -B- with 18 mm socket -T10001-.   Note The maximum adjustment range is 90° to the left or right of centre.

–  Tighten nut -A-.

–  Use socket (18 mm) -T10179- –  Check camber value again after tightening nut -A-.

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Upper transverse link to subframe (vehicles with front-wheel drive) t  Use new nut t  Tighten threaded connections only when vehicle is in the normal running position	95 Nm t  To tighten nuts, set torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- to 80 Nm t  Applies only in conjunction with insert tool, 18 mm -T10179-
Upper transverse link to subframe (vehicles with front-wheel drive) t  Use new nut t  Tighten threaded connections only when vehicle is in the normal running position	95 Nm t  To tighten nuts, set torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- to 80 Nm t  Applies only in conjunction with insert tool, 18 mm -T10179-