Note
♦
Camber correction is necessary only after body repairs. The
camber is not adjustable, but can be equalized by moving the
brackets and/or the subframe.
♦
Move subframe only to left or right, but never in or opposite to
direction of normal travel!
– Remove noise insulation.
– Loosen bolts -1- for bracket attachment and subframe to body
on both sides.
The camber adjustment range is limited by the tolerances within
the bores in the brackets and the subframe. If the specified value
is not reached by moving the components, these and the body
must be inspected ⇒ page 1 .
– Specification for camber may be adjusted by moving subframe
at brackets.
– Tighten bolts for subframe and brackets to body to specified
torque plus extra turn angle.
Following the movement of the subframe and, consequently, the
steering box, clearance between the steering column universal
joint and the notch in the bulkhead must be checked.
– Remove securing nuts -arrows- and remove footwell trim.
There must be a clearance of 5 mm all round between universal
joint -2- and recess in bulkhead.
Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Subframe to body
♦ Use new bolts
70 Nm + 90°
Bracket to body
♦ Use new bolts
70 Nm + 90°
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
8. Wheel alignment 313