♦ Shock Absorber Set - T10001-
• Suspension, wheel bearing, steering and steering linkage
checked for excessive play and damage.
• Tread depth difference may be no more than 2 mm on an axle.
• Tires inflated to prescribed pressure
• Vehicle curb weight
• Fuel tank must be full.
• Spare tire and vehicle tools are installed in appropriate posi‐
tion in vehicle.
• The windshield washer fluid reservoir for the windshield wash‐
er system/headlamp washer system must be full.
• Make sure that the sliding plate and turntable are not touching
the end stop during the measurement.
Caution
Before beginning the axle alignment check the axle beam trail‐
ing arm. Refer to
⇒ “8.4 Axle Beam Trailing Arm (Torsion Beam), Checking with
Measuring Square VAS241001 ”, page 260 or
⇒ “8.5 Axle Beam Trailing Arm (Torsion Beam), Checking with
Crankshaft Holding Fixture VW801 ”, page 263 .
WARNING
For safety reasons, the steering wheel must be held tightly
during the road test.
Note
The test equipment must be properly adjusted and attached to
the vehicle; observe device manufacturer operating instructions.
If necessary, contact the manufacturer of the alignment equip‐
ment for familiarization with the proper use of the equipment.
After a certain period, wheel alignment platforms and computer
equipment can lose their original leveling setting and adjust‐
ments.
Wheel alignment platforms and wheel alignment analyzer/com‐
puter should be serviced and calibrated at least once a year.
– Handle highly sensitive units with care.
8.4 Axle Beam Trailing Arm (Torsion
Beam), Checking with Measuring
Square - VAS241001-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Measuring Square - VAS241001-
♦ Gauge - Gap Adjustment - 3371-
Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
260 Rep. Gr.44 - Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment
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