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Volkswagen New Beetle L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment (Camber): Service and Repair

Make
Volkswagen
Model
New Beetle
Engine
L4-2.0L (BEV)
Year
2004
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Camber
MaintenanceCamber · page 1 of 4
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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.

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