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Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 2 of 10)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat GLS V6
Engine
V6-2.8L (ATQ)
Year
2001
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 10
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Alignment: Description and Operation

General

Notes:  
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Vehicle alignment should not be checked before the vehicle has completed 1000 to 2000 km (600 to 1200 miles) as the coil springs have had time
to settle.

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The cause of vehicle imbalance may also be excessive residual wheel imbalance and/or vertical wheel runout.

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When making adjustments the relevant specifications are to be adhered to as close as possible.

The vehicle alignment should be measured using VW/AUDI approved wheel alignment equipment!
When measuring, the front and rear axles must be measured every time.
Otherwise the proper running characteristics of the vehicle cannot be ensured!

Steering wheel and steering column are marked.
These positions must not be changed!
A - Line on steering wheel
B - Punch mark on steering column
Only then the center position on the rack can be guaranteed!

Vehicles with electronic stabilization program

CAUTION:  If the steering wheel is moved on these vehicles, the basic setting for the steering angle sensor must be checked!

= Perform setting in "guided fault finding" using VAS 5051.

Note:  Start "guided fault finding" by pressing the "Go to" button in "Select function/component".

Wheel alignment must be checked if:
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Not handling properly.

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Involved in an accident.

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Axle components have been removed.

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Tires wear on one side.

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