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Polo Mk4

General Remarks
General Remarks
The vehicle must only be measured with an alignment equipment recommended and approved by „VOLKSWAGEN“.
We recommend measuring the front and rear axle geometry in each vehicle measurement.
Otherwise, the correct vehicle traveling behavior will not be ensured.
  Note
t  It is recommended for the vehicle to be aligned only after 1000 to 2000 km have elapsed, because only then the coil spring seating process is concluded.
t  When performing the adjustment, the values must be the closest as possible of the nominal specification.
   
Pay attention! The steering wheel and column have a mark.
A - Mark on the steering wheel
B - Mark on the steering column
This is the only way to ensure the gear rack will not be decentralized.
Vehicles with Electronic Stability Program „ESP“.
–  If the steering wheel is moved in these vehicles, it is necessary to check the basic adjustment of the Steering angle sensor -G85- ⇒ Perform basic adjustment with theDiagnosis, Measurement and Information system → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Steering columns supplied as replacement parts do not present a punch point.
After the vehicle alignment and the subsequent test drive, these steering columns must be marked.
It is necessary to align the vehicle when:
t  the travelling behavior is irregular
t  parts are replaced after involvement in an accident
t  irregular tire wearing
t  shaft parts replaced
  R48-10058
Replaced/removed front suspension componentsMeasurement requiredRear axle components replaced/removedMeasurement required
 YesNo YesNo
WishboneX Shock absorber X
Wheel roller bearing housing XCoil spring X
Steering linkage bar terminalX Rear axle bodyX 
Steering boxX Metal-rubber bearingsX 
Auxiliary frame (sub-frame)X    
Suspension columnX    
Auxiliary frame consoleX    
Anti-roll barX    

   

Checking conditions: > < Vehicle alignment