Vehicle Alignment Specified Values, Golf

2009 Volkswagen GTI 2D Hatchback, 2.0 V, StandardSECTION Vehicle Alignment Specified Values, Golf

Specifications valid for all engine versions

Standing heights listed in the tables refer to dimension -a-.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing
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Front Axle Basic Suspension Sport Suspension except 18" Wheels Sport Suspension with 18" Wheels Heavy duty Suspension
PR Numbers 2UA 2UC G02, G05, G07, 2UC 2UB
Total toe (wheels not pressed) 10' ± 10' 10' ± 10' 10' ± 10' 10' ± 10'
Camber (wheels in straight ahead position) -30' ± 30' -41' ± 30' -41' ± 30' -14' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Toe-out angle (1) with steering wheel turned 20° to left and right 1°38' ± 20' 1°40' ± 20' 1°40' ± 20' 1°38' ± 20'
Caster 7° 34' ± 30' 7° 47' ± 30' 7° 47' ± 30' 7° 17' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Standing height 382 ± 10 mm 367 ± 10 mm 367 ± 10 mm 402 ± 10 mm
(1) The toe angle difference can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer, depending on manufacturer.
Front Axle Sport Chassis GTI Sport Chassis GTI, US Version Sport Chassis R32 Blue Motion
PR Numbers G08 G11 G09 G04/2UC
Total toe (wheels not pressed) 10' ± 10' 10' ± 10' 10' ± 10' 10' ± 10'
Camber (wheels in straight ahead position) -44' ± 30' -30' ± 30' -43' ± 30' -41' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Toe-out angle (1) with steering wheel turned 20° to left and right 1°22' ± 20' 1°38' ± 20' 1°20' ± 20' 1°40' ± 20'
Caster 7° 47' ± 30' 7° 34' ± 30' 7° 47' ± 30' 7° 47' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Standing height 360 ± 10 mm 382 ± 10 mm 362 ± 10 mm 367 ± 10 mm
(1) The toe angle difference can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer, depending on manufacturer.

Specified values valid for all engine versions.

Rear axle, Front and All Wheel Drive Basic Suspension Sport Suspension except 18" Wheels Sport Suspension with 18" Wheels Heavy Duty Suspension
Camber -1° 20' ± 30' -1° 20' ± 30' -1°45' ± 30' -1°20' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Total toe (at prescribed camber) +10' ± 12, 5' +10' ± 12, 5' +10' ± 12, 5' +10' ± 12, 5'
Maximum permissible deviation from direction of rotation max. 20' max. 20' max. 20' max. 20'
Standing height 380 ± 10 mm 365 ± 10 mm 365 ± 10 mm 400 ± 10 mm
Rear axle, Front and All Wheel Drive Sport Chassis GTI Sport Chassis GTI, US Version Sport y R32 Blue Motion
Camber -1°45' ± 30' -1° 20' ± 30' -1°45' ± 30' -1° 20' ± 30'
Maximum permissible difference between both sides max. 30' max. 30' max. 30' max. 30'
Total toe (at prescribed camber) +10' ± 12, 5' +10' ± 12, 5' +10' ± 12, 5' +10' ± 12, 5'
Maximum permissible deviation from direction of rotation max. 20' max. 20' max. 20' max. 20'
Standing height 365 ± 10 mm 380 ± 10 mm 360 ± 10 mm 365 ± 10 mm
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