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Bentley Volkswagen.Golf.Jetta.R32.Official.Factory.Repair.Manual.1999-2005

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Wheel alignment<br />

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5051. 48-4, .<br />

Steering columns supplied as a spare part do not have a<br />

center punch mark.<br />

After wheel alignment and following test drive the steering<br />

column must be marked.<br />

Wheel alignment is necessary when:<br />

• The vehicle handles poorly.<br />

• Components were damaged and have been replaced.<br />

• Axle components were removed.<br />

• Tire wear patterns are uneven.<br />

Front axle component<br />

changed<br />

Wheel alignment<br />

check required<br />

Rear axle component<br />

changed<br />

Wheel alignment<br />

check required<br />

Yes No Yes No<br />

Lower control arm X Shock absorber X<br />

Wheel bearing housing X Coil spring X<br />

Tie rod/tie rod end X Torsion beam axle, X<br />

complete<br />

Steering gear X Subframe X<br />

Subframe X Lower control arm/ X<br />

Upper control arm/<br />

Shock absorber X Trailing arm X<br />

Requirements:<br />

• Check suspension, wheel bearing, steering and<br />

steering linkage for excessive play and damage.<br />

• Tire tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on<br />

an axle.<br />

• Tires inflated to correct pressure<br />

• Vehicle unladen<br />

Fuel tank must be full<br />

Spare wheel and vehicle tools are stowed at correct<br />

installation locations.<br />

The fluid reservoir for the windshield/headlight washer<br />

system must be full.<br />

• Make sure that the sliding plates and turn tables<br />

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12/2/<strong>2005</strong>

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