Jetta Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2005)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Requirements
Requirements:
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Check suspension, wheel bearing, steering and steering linkage for excessive play and damage.
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Tire tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on an axle.
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Tires inflated to correct pressure
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Vehicle unladen
Fuel tank must be full
Spare wheel and vehicle tools are stowed at correct installation locations.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield/headlight washer system must be full.
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Make sure that the sliding plates and turn tables (alignment equipment) are not touching the end stop when checking wheel alignment.
CAUTION: The test equipment must be properly adjusted and attached to the vehicle; observe manufacturers operating instructions.
Adhere to manufacturer of your vehicle alignment equipment for training as required.
Vehicle alignment platforms and vehicle alignment units/vehicle alignment computers can lose their calibration over a period of time.
Vehicle alignment platforms and vehicle alignment units/vehicle alignment computers should be checked and if necessary adjusted within the
framework of an inspection/maintenance at least once a year!
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Treat these highly sensitive units carefully and conscientiously!
Overview of Work Procedure For Measuring Vehicle
Overview of work procedure for measuring vehicle
The following work sequence must be adhered to!
1 - Check front axle camber and adjust if necessary
2 - Check rear axle camber.
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Vehicles with front wheel drive: Camber is not adjustable.
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Vehicles with all-wheel drive.
3 - Check rear axle toe and adjust if necessary.
Vehicles with front wheel drive
The rear axle toe is not adjustable.
Vehicles with all-wheel drive
Toe is adjustable.
4 - Check front axle toe angle and adjust if necessary.
5 - Check which suspension is installed in vehicle. This information is found on the vehicle data sticker.
Front Axle Camber, Adjusting
Front axle camber, adjusting
If a value lies outside the tolerances, check trim height and balance if necessary.
By moving the subframe is it possible to change the camber slightly.