New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
The following work sequence must be followed!
1
Check front axle camber and adjust if necessary => [ Front Axle Camber, Adjusting ] See: Front Axle Camber, Adjusting.
2
Check rear axle camber.
‹› Camber is not adjustable, notes => [ Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting ] See: Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting.
3
Check rear axle toe and adjust if necessary.
The rear axle toe is not adjustable, notes => [ Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting ] See: Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting.
4
Check front axle toe and adjust if necessary => [ Front Axle Toe, Adjusting ] See: Front Axle Toe, Adjusting.
5
Check which suspension is installed in the vehicle. This information can be found on the vehicle data sticker See: Description and
Operation/Vehicle Data Label.
Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting
Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
If values are outside tolerance, transverse inclination must be checked first and compensated if necessary => [ Vehicle Transverse Inclination Neutral
Position ] See: Wheel Alignment, Preparing to Measure.
Overall toe setting of rear axle is not adjustable.
Only by moving the mounting brackets is it possible to even out individual toe settings uniformly.
If measured values are still not within specified range, check axle beam for damage and replace if necessary.
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Loosen all bolts of mounting bracket - 1 -.
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Slide mounting bracket - 1 - laterally - arrows -.
2
Rear axle body
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Tighten bolts to 75 Nm.
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Always use new bolts!
Rear Suspension
Lifting into Curb Weight Position