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1985 Volkswagen Quantum Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Wheel Alignment Specifications
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriolet, Jetta, & Scirocco | |||||||||
| Front | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) +1 13/16 +/- 1/2 | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | +5/16 +/- 1/2 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | Out 5/32 +/- 3/32 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | N/A | ||||||||
| Outer | N/A | ||||||||
| Rear | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | (2) -1 1/4 +/- 9/16 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | +5/32 +/- 5/32 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | N/A | ||||||||
| Outer | N/A | ||||||||
| Golf | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | +1 1/2 +/- 1/2 | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -7/16 +/- 5/16 | ||||||||
| Toe-In (Inches) | 0 +/- 1/16 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | N/A | ||||||||
| Outer | N/A | ||||||||
| Golf GTI & Jetta GLI | |||||||||
| Front | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | +1 9/16 +/- 1/2 | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -9/16 +/- 5/16 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | 0 +/- 1/16 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | N/A | ||||||||
| Outer | N/A | ||||||||
| Rear | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | N/A | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -1 11/16 +/- 5/16 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | +7/32 +/- 1/8 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | N/A | ||||||||
| Outer | N/A | ||||||||
| Quantum | |||||||||
| Front | |||||||||
| W/Link Rod | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) +11/12 to 1 11/12 | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -1/6 to -1 1/6 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1) 0 to 1/3 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | 21 | ||||||||
| Outer | 20 | ||||||||
| W/O Link Rod | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) 0 to 1 | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -1/6 to -1 1/6 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1) 0 to 1/3 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | 21 | ||||||||
| Outer | 20 | ||||||||
| Rear | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | (2) -1 1/3 to -2 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1)(2) +1/6 to 2/3 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | N/A | ||||||||
| Outer | N/A | ||||||||
| Vanagon | |||||||||
| Front | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | +7 1/4 +/- 1/4 | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | 0 +/- 1/2 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1) +1/3 +/- 1/2 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | 24 1/2 | ||||||||
| Outer | 20 | ||||||||
| Rear | |||||||||
| Caster (Degrees) | (2) | ||||||||
| Camber (Degrees) | -5/6 +/- 1/2 | ||||||||
| Toe-in (Inches) | (1) 0 +/- 1/3 | ||||||||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||||||||
| Inner | N/A | ||||||||
| Outer | N/A | ||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.