Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

-- Loosen nut -A- of threaded connection of upper transverse link at subframe.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Transverse Link Connection Nut

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-- Set camber by turning eccentric bolt -B- using T10001.

Fig 2: Identifying Camber Adjustment On Eccentric Bolt With Shock Absorber Set T10001

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NOTE:

The maximum adjustment range is 90° to left or right of center position.

-- Tighten nut -A-.

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Transverse Link Connection Nut

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-- To do so, use T10179.

Fig 4: Identifying Nut And T10179

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-- After tightening the nut -A-, check the camber value again.

Tightening Specifications

Component	Tightening Specifications
Upper transverse link to subframe (vehicles with front wheel drive) Use new nut Tighten bolts in curb weight position	95 Nm Adjust torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut. Only applies in conjunction with Insert Tool SW 18T10179
Upper transverse link to subframe (vehicles with AWD) Use new nut Tighten bolts in curb weight position	95 Nm Adjust torque wrench V.A.G 1332 to 80 Nm when tightening nut. Only applies in conjunction with Insert Tool SW 18 T10179