General

Make

Volkswagen

Model

Polo Mk5

Section

Wheels, tyres. axle align › Wheel alignment › General

Running gearGeneral

General Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved wheel alignment unit! Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles must be measured. Otherwise, the steering rack may not be centred! –  Perform all measurements with wheel alignment computer. All the information required for wheel alignment can be found in the wheel alignment computer. Current data “updates” are available on VW Service Net. → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; Beissbarth → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; Hunter → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; Corghi → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment software; Wheel alignment; John Bean   Note t  Wheel alignment should not be checked before the vehicle has completed 1,000 to 2,000 km because the coil springs must settle. t  When making adjustments, adhere to the relevant specifications as closely as possible. Wheel alignment is necessary if: t  The vehicle does not handle properly. t  Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have been renewed. t  Axle components are removed or renewed. t  Tyres wear on one side.

Components have been renewed

Front axle component was renewed.	Alignment necessary		Rear axle component renewed	Alignment necessary
	Yes	No		Yes	No
Suspension link		X	Shock absorber		X
Wheel bearing housing	X		Coil spring		X
Track rod/track rod ball joint	X		Torsion beam axle	X
Steering box	X
Subframe	X
Suspension strut		X
Anti-roll bar	X

Components removed and installed

Front axle component removed and reinstalled	Alignment necessary		Rear axle component removed and reinstalled	Alignment necessary
	Yes	No		Yes	No
Suspension link		X	Shock absorber		X
Wheel bearing housing		X	Coil spring		X
Track rod/track rod ball joint	X		Torsion beam axle		X
Steering box	X
Subframe		X 1)
Suspension strut		X
Anti-roll bar	X

1) Prerequisite: the position of the subframe was fixed before the part was removed → Chapter.

01 Steering & suspension