Front alignment brackets (right), overview

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 1.8 ESECTION Front alignment brackets (right), overview
Fig 1: Identifying RW Front Long Member & RW Front Long Member/Wheel House Upper Corner
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42 - RW Front long member

44 - RW Front long member/wheel house upper corner

42 - RW for Front long member

Fig 2: Identifying RW Front Long Member, RW Front Long Member/Wheel House Upper Corner, Locating Bracket For RW Front Long Member & T044
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44 - RW for wheel house point

46 - Locating bracket for - 42Β  - and - 44Β  -

NOTE:
  • This combination of angles is used to position wheelhouse point.
  • Bracket - 46Β  - is adjusted with thumb screw and bolts - T044 to long member.
RENDER: 1.0x

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