Front Axle Camber, Adjusting

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm:VAG1332
Torque Wrench 1410:VAG1410
Commercially Available Plastic-Coated Tire Iron

Camber cannot be adjusted.

Camber can be centered evenly within specified tolerance range by shifting subframe.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the threaded connectors on the diagonal braces, if equipped. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

The tunnel crossmember must be loosened before adjusting the camber. Refer to or SUBFRAME MOUNT [For transmission(s) 0AW] .

The tunnel crossmember must be loosened to prevent the transmission mount from being stressed.

Depending on the engine version, the subframe shield must be loosened in order to be able to mount the plastic coated tire iron for moving the subframe.

Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Shield

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Move the subframe shield -1- to the side.

Fig 2: Identifying Subframe & Bolts

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-- Loosen the bolts -1 through 8-.

Depending on the engine version, the following steps are necessary to loosen the bolt -1-.

Remove the right protective joint boot, if applicable.
Remove one wheel housing liner clip.
Tilt the wheel housing liner to the side slightly.

NOTE:

If the subframe is moved, the front of the vehicle must be lifted at the jack points using an axle lift.

Fig 3: Push In Center Of Subframe Near Lower Control Arm Between Subframe And Body Longitudinal Member

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-- Using a plastic-coated tire iron, slide the subframe with the engine mount and stabilizer bar in the appropriate location.

-- Push in the center of the subframe near the lower control arm between the subframe and the body longitudinal member.

If you do not have a plastic-coated tire iron, wrap a standard tire iron in adhesive tape.

-- The vehicle must be bounced several times at the front axle before checking the camber values.

WARNING:

Do not damage any parts!

Axle alignment specified values. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

Fig 4: Identifying Subframe & Bolts

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-- Tighten the bolts -2 and 3- to the specifications.

-- Install the new bolts -1 and 4- one after another and tighten. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Install the new bolts -2 and 3- one after another and tighten. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Install the new bolts -8 and 5- one after another and tighten. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Install the new bolts -7 and 6- one after another and tighten. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME .

-- Tighten the tunnel cross member. or SUBFRAME MOUNT [For transmission(s) 0AW] .

-- Check camber value once more. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

-- Install the right protective joint boot and the wheel housing fastener, if removed.

-- Install the subframe shield, if it was removed. Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, A5 FROM 09/2007 .

-- Loosen the threaded connectors on the diagonal braces, if equipped. Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, A5 FROM 09/2007 .

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

CAUTION:

Every time camber is corrected, axle alignment values should be checked.