General information for vehicles with torsion beam rear axle — VW

General information for vehicles with torsion beam rear axle
Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved wheel alignment unit!
Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles must be measured.
Otherwise, the steering rack may not be centred!
Carry alignment out with the wheel alignment computer.
All the information on wheel alignment can be found in the wheel alignment computer.
Current data
»updates«
are located in VW ServiceNet.
VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; Beissbarth
VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; Hunter
VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; Corghi
VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software; Wheel alignment; John Bean
Note
Wheel alignment should not be checked before the vehicle has completed 1,000 to 2,000 km because the coil springs must settle.
When making adjustments, adhere to the relevant specifications as closely as possible.
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
The vehicle does not handle properly.
Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have been renewed.
Axle components are removed or renewed.
Tyres wear on one side.
Caution
Before starting the wheel alignment, check the trailing arm of the axle beam
Chapter
or
Chapter
.
Components have been renewed
Front axle component was renewed.
Alignment necessary
Rear axle component renewed
Alignment necessary
Yes
No
Yes
No
Lower suspension link
X
Shock absorber
X
Bonded rubber bush
for suspension link
X
Coil spring
X
Wheel bearing housing
X
Axle beam
X
Track rod/track rod ball joint
X
Subframe
X
Steering rack
X
Cross piece
X
Subframe
X
Suspension strut
X
Anti-roll bar
X
1)
1)
Prerequisite: the positions of the subframe and brackets were fixed before the parts were removed
Chapter
.
Components removed and installed
Front axle component removed and reinstalled
Alignment necessary
Rear axle component removed and reinstalled
Alignment necessary
Yes
No
Yes
No
Lower suspension link
X
1)
Shock absorber
X
Wheel bearing housing
X
Coil spring
X
Track rod/track rod ball joint
X
Axle beam
X
Steering rack
X
Subframe
X
Subframe
X
1)
Cross piece
X
Suspension strut
X
Anti-roll bar
X
1)
1)
Prerequisite: the positions of the subframe and brackets were fixed before the parts were removed
Chapter
.