Front Axle Camber, Correcting

Front Axle Camber, Correcting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Correct the camber according to Body Collision only. Camber corrections are not possible. Moving the subframe can also adjust it.

• Slide subframe only toward left or right, under no circumstances in or against direction of travel!

- Remove noise insulation.

- Loosen bolts - 1 - for console mount/subframe on body on both sides.






Adjusting the camber is limited by the subframe hole tolerances. If moving the subframe does not reach the specified value, then check the installation. Refer to=> [ Evaluating Suspension of Vehicles Involved in Accidents ] Evaluating Suspension of Vehicles Involved in Accidents.

- By sliding subframe with console, specified value for camber can now by set.

- Tighten subframe and brackets with new bolts on body to additional torque angle.

After moving the subframe/steering gear, check the clearance between the steering column universal joint and the cutout in the bulkhead.

- Remove the nuts - arrows - and remove foot well trim - 1 -.






There must be at least 5 mm of free space all around between universal joint - 1 - and cutout of bulkhead - 2 -.






Tightening Specifications