New Beetle L4-2.0L (AZG) (2003)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Camber
Front
Front axle camber, adjusting
Special tools and equipment
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VAG 1332 Torque wrench
The camber cannot be adjusted!
If a value lies outside the tolerances, the vehicle's transverse inclination must be checked and compensated.
Only by moving the subframe is it possible to adjust the camber evenly within the tolerance range.
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Loosen bolts -1- and -2-.
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Move subframe until the camber on both sides is equal.
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Then check the caster angle afterward.
The caster angle can change when the subframe is moved!
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Secure the subframe with new bolts.
Fastener/location Tightening torques
Subframe to body ................................................................................................... 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) Bolt position -1-plus additional 90° turn
Use new bolts!
Subframe to body ................................................................................................... 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) Bolt position -2-plus additional 90° turn
Use new bolts!
Rear
Camber on rear axle, adjusting
Camber cannot be adjusted.
If a value lies outside the tolerances, the vehicle's transverse inclination must be checked and compensated.
If the measured values lie outside the allowed tolerances, the axle body must be checked for damage and if necessary replaced.