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Wheel alignment specifications
Wheel alignment specifications
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/
GTD except 18” wheels/
GTD with adaptive chassis control DCC except 18” wheels
Sports running gear with 18” wheels/
GTI NAR with 18” wheels/
GTD with 18” wheels/
GTD with 18” wheels and adaptive chassis control DCC
Heavy-duty running gear
PR numbers2UAG58, 2UCG02, G05, G07, G33, G58, 2UC, 2UB
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 axleStandard running gear with adaptive chassis control DCCStandard running gear with adaptive chassis control DCC and 18" wheelsGTI with and without adaptive chassis control DCCGolf R
PR numbersG01, G03G01, G03G03, G08G09, 1JR, G45, UB9
Total toe (without load) 10' ± 10′10' ± 10′10' ± 10′10' ± 10′
Camber (in straight-ahead position)-37′ ± 30′-37′ ± 30′-44′ ± 30′-45′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Toe-out on turns 1) at 20° left and right lock1°27′ ± 20′1°27′ ± 20′1°22′ ± 20′1°22′ ± 20′
Caster7° 40′ ± 30′7° 40′ ± 30′7° 47′ ± 30′7° 51′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference between sidesmax. 30'max. 30'max. 30'max. 30'
Ride height372 ± 10 mm372 ± 10 mm360 ± 10 mm358 ± 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/
GTD except 18” wheels/
GTD with adaptive chassis control DCC except 18” wheels
Sports running gear with 18” wheels/
GTI NAR with 18” wheels/
GTD with 18” wheels/
GTD with 18” wheels and adaptive chassis control DCC
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 4WDStandard running gear with adaptive chassis control DCCStandard running gear with adaptive chassis control DCC and 18" wheelsGTI with and without adaptive chassis control DCCGolf R
Camber-1°20' ± 30'-1°20' ± 30'-1°45' ± 30'-1°45' ± 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 height370 ± 10 mm370 ± 10 mm365 ± 10 mm356 ± 10 mm

   

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