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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D WAGON, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 23 (WHEELS, TIRES & WHEEL ALIGNMENT (SEDAN))44 WHEELS, TIRES, WHEEL ALIGNMENTDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGWHEEL ALIGNMENTWORK PROCEDURE OVERVIEW FOR VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Work Procedure Overview For Vehicle Alignment

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Work Procedure Overview For Vehicle Alignment
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Observe the Following Work Sequence!

-- Note the information in the alignment equipment.

Measuring Procedure

                 
  Start → Perform wheel run-out compensation. → Bounce vehicle  
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  Turn the steering wheel into the straight ahead position and secure it (1) ← Measure vehicle height ← Insert the Brake Pedal ActuatorVAG1869/2.  
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  Check camber at front axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Adjusting. Refer to FRONT AXLE CAMBER, CORRECTING .  
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  Check rear axle camber → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Checking (torsion beam rear suspension). Refer to REAR TORSION BEAM SUSPENSION CAMBER, CHECKING . Adjusting (multi-link rear suspension). Refer to MULTI-LINK REAR SUSPENSION CAMBER, ADJUSTING .  
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  Check toe at rear axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Checking (torsion beam rear suspension). Refer to REAR TORSION BEAM SUSPENSION TOE, CHECKING . Adjusting (multi-link rear suspension). Refer to MULTI-LINK REAR SUSPENSION TOE, ADJUSTING .  
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  Check caster at front axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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    ↓ ← ← Yes   Check the axle components and assembly  
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  Check toe at front axle → Is actual value within tolerance? → No  
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  End ← Yes   Adjusting. Refer to FRONT AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING .  
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(1) If steering wheel is crooked at end of alignment procedure, it must be straightened. Perform a basic setting on the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
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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.