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Volkswagen GTI GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
GTI GLS
Engine
L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
Year
2001
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 5
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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 = 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
components and weight distribution.
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Check item -a- on both left and right sides, correct if necessary.

It is possible to correct trim height imbalance for front axle by adding weight to top of strut tower and/or adding weight in trunk for rear axle,
example: sand bags can be used, approx. 10 kg (22 lb.)

Factory codes, explanation

Various suspension versions are available as optional equipment. These are identified by factory codes.
Vehicle data label lists suspension version factory codes.

Example of vehicle data label
In this example vehicle is equipped with standard suspension 1GC (arrow).

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