Front Axle Camber, Centering

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NOTE:

Camber cannot be adjusted.

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

Procedure

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

-- Remove the left and right wheel spoilers. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe threaded connection to the body.

The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -arrows- for the subframe one after the other and replace.

-- Install the new bolts all the way by hand.

NOTE:

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

-- Move the subframe with a plastic-coated pry bar into the corresponding position in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Push In Center Of Subframe Near Lower Control Arm Between Subframe And Body Longitudinal Member

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-- To do so place the pry bar in the center of the subframe near the control arm between the subframe and the body longitudinal member.

NOTE:

If no plastic-coated pry bar is available, wrap a conventional pry bar with adhesive tape.

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

Equipment Versions with 3.0L TDI Engine with Electrical Compressor:

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the electrical compressor.

Due to the limited distance of the electrical compressor to the longitudinal member it can make contact when driving.

-- Pay attention to the minimum distance -a- between the electrical compressor -1- and the left longitudinal member -2-.

Continuation for All:

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

-- Tighten the left and right subframe bolts diagonally in stages, and check the camber value again. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of adjustment errors.

Tightening Specifications