FOLKSWAGEN Golf 2015, Repair Manual

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Note
♦
If adjustments were made to the suspension during the axle
alignment on vehicles with ESP or ABS, a calibration of the
Steering Angle Sensor - G85- must be performed using the
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
♦
If the rear axle setting was changed, the following driver as‐
sistance systems must be calibrated:
♦
Lane assist. Refer to
⇒ “6.1 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Calibrating”,
page 327 ,
♦
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Refer to
⇒ “5.1.1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Calibrating”,
page 321 .
3.6 Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment
⇒ “3.6.1 Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment, Torsion Beam Axle”,
page 304
⇒ “3.6.2 Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment, Multi-Link Suspen‐
sion”, page 305
3.6.1 Evaluating Need for Axle Alignment,
Torsion Beam Axle
When Vehicle Alignment is Necessary
♦ Vehicle shows handling problems.
♦ There is an accident damage and components were replaced.
♦ Axle components have been removed or replaced.
♦ Tire wear patterns are uneven.
Components Replaced
Front Axle Component Re‐
placed
Wheel Alignment
Check Required
Rear Axle Component Re‐
placed
Wheel Alignment
Check Required
Yes No Yes No
Lower Control Arm X Shock Absorber X
Bonded rubber bushings
for control arm
X Coil Spring X
Wheel bearing housing X Axle Beam X
Tie rod/tie rod end X
Steering Gear X
Subframe X
Suspension Strut X
Stabilizer Bar X
10)
)
10) Requirement: Subframe and brackets were secured before removal.
Components Removed and Installed
Components Of Front Axle
Removed And Installed
Wheel Alignment
Check Required
Components Of Rear Axle
Removed And Installed
Wheel Alignment
Check Required
Yes No Yes No
Lower Control Arm X
11)
) Shock Absorber X
Wheel bearing housing X Coil Spring X
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 03.2016
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Rep. Gr.44 - Wheels, Tires and Vehicle Alignment