Front Axle Camber, Adjusting

Front Axle Camber, Adjusting
The camber cannot be adjusted.
By moving the subframe it is possible to center the camber uniformly within the specified tolerance range.
- Remove noise insulation panel.





- Remove bolts -3- and -4-.





- Install VAG1941 camber adjustment tool.
Tightening torque of bolts -1-: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)





- Loosen bolts -1-, -2-, -5-, -6-, -7- and -8-.





- Turn bolt-2- until specifications are achieved.
- Relieve tension on bolt -2- and check readings obtained. If necessary, correct camber again.

Removing VAG1941 camber adjustment tool
- At least two bolts must always be tightened so that the position of the subframe does not change.
- Bolts -5-, -6-, -7- and -8- must always be replaced.





- Tighten bolts -7- and -8-.
Tightening torque: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn (90°)
- Remove VAG1941 camber adjustment tool.
- Tighten both forward bolts -5- and -6-.
Tightening torque: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn (90°)
- Tighten bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -4-.
Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION: Whenever the camber is adjusted, all wheel alignment settings must be rechecked.