Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD) (2000)
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Axle components have been damaged or replaced (in table)
Requirements
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Vehicle at curb weight
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Fuel tank full
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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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Tire tread depth on each axle should differ no more than 2 mm (0.079 in.).
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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
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