Axle Alignment Target Values, Torsion Beam

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Specified values valid for all engine versions.

PR number explanations. Refer to VEHICLE DATA LABEL .

Standing heights listed in the tables refer to dimension -a-.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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CAUTION:

Before beginning the axle alignment check the axle beam trailing arm. Refer to AXLE BEAM TRAILING ARM (TORSION BEAM), CHECKING WITH VAS241001 or AXLE BEAM TRAILING ARM (TORSION BEAM), CHECKING WITH VW801 .

Front Axle

Basic Suspension

Sport Suspension

Comfort Suspension

PR Numbers

2UA

2UC

2UD

Total toe (wheels not pressed)

10' ± 10'

Camber (wheels in straight ahead position)

-40' ± 30'

-33' ± 30'

Maximum permissible difference between both sides

maximum 30'

Toe-out angle ⁽¹⁾ with steering wheel turned 20° to left and right

1°32' ± 20'

1°25' ± 20'

Caster

7° 53' ± 30'

7° 42' ± 30'

Maximum permissible difference between both sides

maximum 30'

Standing height

386 +/- 10 mm

396 +/- 10 mm

⁽¹⁾	The toe angle difference can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer, depending on manufacturer.

Specified values valid for all engine versions.

For an explanation of the PR number. Refer to VEHICLE DATA LABEL .

Rear Axle	Basic Suspension	Sport Suspension	Comfort Suspension
Camber	-1° ± 30'	-1° ± 30'	-1° ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sides	maximum 30'	maximum 30'	maximum 30'
Total toe (at prescribed camber)	+23' ± 10'	+23' ± 10'	+21' ± 10'
Maximum permissible deviation from direction of rotation	maximum 20'	maximum 20'	maximum 20'
Standing height	396 +/- 10 mm	396 +/- 10 mm	406 +/- 10 mm