RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items and remove if present. If riding height is not within specifications listed, check, repair or replace suspension components.
Note. Ride height between left and right side of vehicle should vary less than 1" (25.4 mm).
| Application | Fraction (Decimal) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriolet | |||
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 ± 1/2 (.500 ± .500) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | 1 21/64 ± 1 (1.333 ± 1) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 3/64-1/4 (-.042 ± .250) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 5/64-1/2 (-.083-.500) | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 43/64-1 53/64 (-.666-1.833) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 3/64-1 27/64 (-.042-.416) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 43/64-1 53/64 (.666-1.833) | ||
| Golf, Jetta (VIN GX or RV) | |||
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 ± 21/64 (-.500 ± .333) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | +1 1/2 ± 1/2 (+1.500 ± .500) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0 ± 3/64 (0 ± .042) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0 ± 11/64 (0 ± -.166) | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1 43/64 ± 21/64 (-1.666 ± .333) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | +13/64 ± 1/8 (+.208 ± .125) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | +27/64 ± 1/4 (+.416 ± .250) | ||
| Golf, Jetta (VIN PF) | |||
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 37/64 ± 21/64 (-.583 ± .333) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | +1 37/64 ± 1/2 (+1.583 ± .500) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0 ± 3/64 (0 ± .042) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0 ± 11/64 (0 ± -.166) | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1 43/64 ± 21/64 (-1.666 ± .333) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | +13/64 ± 1/8 (+.208 ± .125) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | +27/64 ± 1/4 (+.416 ± .250) | ||
| GTI, Jetta GLI | |||
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 43/64 ± 21/64 (-.666 ± .333) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | +1 37/64 ± 1/2 (+1.583 ± .500) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0 ± 3/64 (0 ± .042) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0 ± 11/64 (0 ± .166) | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1 43/64 ± 21/64 (-1.666 ± .333) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | +13/64 ± 1/8 (+.208 ± .125) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | +27/64 ± 1/4 (+.416 ± .250) | ||
| Vanagon | |||
| Front | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 0 ± 1/2 (0 ± .500) | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | +7 1/4 ± 1/4 (+7.250 ± .250) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | +11/64 ± 1/4 (+.166 ± .250) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 21/64 ± 1/2 (.333 ± .500) | ||
| Rear | |||
| Camber (Degrees) | 53/64 ± 1/2 (-.833 ± .500) | ||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0 ± 11/64 (0 ± .166) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 0 ± 21/64 (0 ± .333) | ||
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Cabriolet, Fox, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta GLI | 81 (110) |
| Vanagon | 123 (167) |
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS