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Adjusting camber on rear axle — VW

Adjusting camber on rear axle on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 6Z1

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  • The maximum adjustment range is 90° to the left or right of centre.

📋 Procedure

  1. Raise vehicle 37.1General information; Raising vehicle.
  2. Remove wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner.
  3. Remove rear underbody cover General body repairs, exterior66Underbody cover; Removing and installing underbody covers.
  4. Unscrew nut (1) of eccentric bolt (2) from suspension link (3).
  5. Tighten new nut (1) for eccentric bolt (2) hand-tight.
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  1. Adjust camber by turning eccentric bolt (2) in direction of (arrows) until specified value is obtained. [Note: The maximum adjustment range is 90° to the left or right of centre.]
  2. Tighten nut of eccentric bolt(1) hand-tight.
  3. Check camber value.
  4. Remove wheel .
  5. Tighten nut (1) of eccentric bolt (2).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.