Wheel alignment Página 1 de 14 44 - 5 Wheel alignment General The vehicle alignment should be measured using VW approved wheel alignment equipment! We mend that the front and rear axles are measured when performing alignment measurements. Otherwise correct vehicle performance is not guaranteed and an off center steering wheel may exist. Note: n Perform vehicle alignment only after 1000-2000 km (600-1200 miles) to allow suspension time to settled.
n The individual specifications should be followed as exactly as possible when making adjustments.
If the installation position of rear axle and the direction of travel of vehicle is not taken into account an off-center steering wheel may occur.
Steering wheel and steering column are marked. These positions must not be changed! A - Marked line on steering wheel B - Punch mark on steering column Otherwise the center position of the steering rack cannot be guaranteed. Vehicles with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) If the steering wheel is off-center, the basic setting for the steering angle sensor must be checked. ⇒ Perform basic setting in "Guided Fault Finding" with the VAS http://ebahn./vw/servlet/Display?action=Next&type=repair&id=... 12/2/2005 Wheel alignment Página 2 de 14 5051. 48-4, . Steering columns supplied as a spare part do not have a center punch mark. After wheel alignment and following test drive the steering column must be marked. Wheel alignment is necessary when: n The vehicle handles poorly.
ponents were damaged and have been replaced.
n ponents were removed.
n Tire wear patterns are uneven.
Front ponent Wheel alignment Rear ponent Wheel alignment changed check required changed check required YesNo YesNo Lower control armX Shock absorber X Wheel bearing housingX Coil spring X Tie rod/tie rod endX Torsion beam axle, X complete Steering gearX SubframeX SubframeX Lower control arm/ X Up
