Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 569

If the measured values are outside the allowed
tolerances, the cause may be an incorrect vehicle
attitude.

Right-hand drive vehicles or vehicles with automatic
transmission can lean to one side slightly.

This is due to the installation position of components and
weight distribution

- It is absolutely necessary to measure dimension - a - on
left and right sides.

The 0 line on the roof means the horizontal position (zero
position) of the vehicle.

- Correct differences if necessary.

It is possible to correct trim height imbalance for front axle
by adding weight to top of strut tower through the engine
compartment.

To correct trim height imbalance for rear axle add weight to
top of strut tower through the trunk compartment.

For weight sand bags are suitable for example, approx. 10
kg

Vehicle data sticker

Explanation of the PR No. on the vehicle data sticker

Various suspension components are installed depending on
engine and equipment level. They are indicated by the PR
numbers (they are also known as factory codes).

Wheel alignment

The suspension components installed on the front axle in
the vehicle is documented on the vehicle data sticker with
the relevant PR. number.

Example of a vehicle data sticker

In this example the vehicle is equipped with the standard
suspension 1GA - arrow - .

The PR No. can also be e.g. G08, G29, G46 G76 etc.

The vehicle data sticker is located in spare wheel well and
in Maintenance booklet.

Vehicles up to 03.00 the data sticker is located in spare
wheel well and in Maintenance booklet.

Vehicles from 04.00 (Jetta vehicle only) the data sticker is
located next to spare tire wheel well, near left rear wheel
house and in Maintenance booklet.

The PR numbers determine the specified value allocation
for the vehicle.

Wheel alignment specifications

Specifications for front axle with front and all-
wheel drive

Front axle/
Model

Suspension strut axle front and all-wheel drive

Golf, Jetta, and Jetta Wagon

Basic suspension

Sport suspension Sport

suspension
Golf GTI 132

Heavy duty
suspension

Wheel alignment

kW

Suspension

1GA, 1GE, 1GJ, 1GU, 1GC,
1GG, G08, G09, G11, G27,
G28, G29, G34, G36, G37,
G38, G41, G44, G45, G46,
G47, G49, G76, G77, G80,
G81, G82, G83

1GD, 1GV, 1GT,
G16, G72, G73,
G75, G84, G86,
G87, G88

G70

1GB, 1GW,
G10, G39,
G48, G93,
G95

Explanation of PR. numbers can be found on page

44-5,

Camber (wheels
not pressed)

0 10’

Camber

1)

(wheels in
straight ahead
position)

-30’ 30’

-33’ 30’

-35’ 30’

-16’ 30’

Maximum
permissible
difference
between both
sides

max. 30’

Toe out on turns
20 steering
lock to left and
right

-1 30’ 20’

-1 31’ 20’ -1 32’ 20’ -1 27’ 20’

Caster (not
adjustable)

+7 40’ 30’

+7 50’ 30’

+8 30’

+7 15’

30’

Maximum
permissible
difference
between both
sides

max. 30’

max. 30’

max. 30’

max. 30’

1)

Camber corrections are not possible. Corrections are

possible by moving the subframe slightly. Adjustment
approx. 10’ to 15’.

Front axle/

Model

Suspension strut axle all-wheel drive

R32

Sport suspension

Suspension versions

G90, G67

Explanation of PR. numbers can be found on page

44-5,

Camber (wheels not pressed)

0 10’

Camber

1)

(wheels in straight ahead position)

-45’ 30’

Maximum allowable difference between two
sides

max. 30’

Toe out on turns at 20 steering lock to left
and right

-1 20’ 20’

Caster (not adjustable)

+8 30'

Maximum permissible difference between
both sides

max. 30’

Wheel alignment

1)

Camber corrections are not possible. Corrections are

possible by moving the subframe slightly. Adjustment
approx. 10’ to 15’.

Specifications for rear axle, front wheel drive
vehicles

Rear axle/
Model

Torsion beam axle

Golf and Jetta

Basic
suspension

Sport
suspension

Sport suspension
Golf GTI 132 kW

Heavy duty
suspension

Suspension versions

1JA, 1JY, 1JD 1JC

1JC

1JB, 1JG

These PR. Nos. are not shown on the vehicle data sticker.

The application, the adjustments for the relevant suspension are taken

from the PR. No. for the front axle shock absorbers.

Camber

-1 27’ 10’

44-5, Vehicle trim height Zero position

Maximum allowable
difference between two
sides

max. 30’

Total toe (at specified
camber)

+ 20’ 10’

+ 25’ 10’

+ 29’ 10’

+ 10’

+10

’/

-7

’

Max. allowable deviation
from direction of travel
(thrust angle)

max. 20’

Rear axle/
Model

Suspension versions

Camber

Maximum permissible
difference between both sides
Total toe (at specified camber)

Max. allowable deviation
from direction of travel (thrust
angle)

Specifications for rear axle, vehicles with all-
wheel drive

Rear axle/
Model

Trailing arm/double transverse link axle

Golf and Jetta

Basic suspension

Sport suspension

Heavy duty suspension

Suspension versions

1JD

1JC

1JB

These PR. Nos. are not shown on the vehicle data sticker.

The application, the adjustments for the relevant suspension are

taken from the PR. No. for the front axle shock absorbers.

Total toe (at specified camber)

+ 15’ 10’

+ 15’

+15’

/

-10’

+ 15’ 10’

Max. allowable deviation
from direction of travel (thrust
angle)

max. 20’

Specifications for camber

44-5, Specifications for camber

.

Rear axle/
Model

Suspension versions

Total toe (at specified camber)
Max. allowable deviation
from direction of travel (thrust
angle)

On vehicles with all-wheel drive the camber is modified,
depending on ride height.

Before measuring camber, calculate ride height.

Wheel alignment