Front Axle Camber, Correcting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332

NOTE:

Camber correction is required only after repair work on chassis. Camber is not adjustable but can be rearranged by moving brackets and/or subframe!

Slide subframe only toward left or right, under no circumstances in or against direction of travel!

-- Remove noise insulation.

-- Loosen bolts -1- for bracket mount/subframe on body on both sides.

Fig 1: Bracket Mount/Subframe Bolts

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The possible range of camber setting in bracket and subframe holes is restricted by tolerances. If specified value is not reached by sliding components, these and the body must be checked. Refer to EVALUATING THE SUSPENSION ON VEHICLES INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS .

-- By sliding subframe with console, specified value for camber can now by set.

-- Tighten subframe and brackets with new bolts on body to additional torque angle.

NOTE:

After sliding subframe and steering gear along with it as well, clearance between universal joint of steering column and cutout of bulkhead must be checked.

-- Remove securing nuts -arrows- and remove foot well trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Footwell Trim And Nuts

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There must now be a minimum of 5 mm free space all around between universal joint -2- and cutout of bulkhead.

Fig 3: Identifying Universal Joint

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Tightening Specifications

Component	Tightening Specifications
Subframe to body Use new bolts	70 Nm + 90° turn
Console to body Use new bolts	70 Nm + 90° turn