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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting camber on rear axle, multi-link suspension

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- and tool insert -T10179-, this page covers adjusting rear camber on multi-link suspension Volkswagen Golf Mk7 models — loosen the upper transverse link nut on the subframe, then turn the eccentric bolt.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
 

Adjusting camber on rear axle, multi-link suspension

Tool insert 18 mm -T10179-
 

Adjusting camber on rear axle, multi-link suspension

–  Loosen upper transverse link nut -A- on subframe.
–  Adjust camber by turning hexagon head of eccentric bolt -arrow-.
  Note
The maximum adjustment range is 90° to the left or right of centre.
 

Adjusting camber on rear axle, multi-link suspension

–  Tighten nut -A-.
 

Adjusting camber on rear axle, multi-link suspension

–  To do so, use insert tool 18 mm -T10179-.
On use of insert tool 18 mm -T10179-, tighten nuts to 80 Nm.
–  Check camber value again after nut -A- has been tightened.
–  Check camber value again after tightening nut -A- → Chapter „Specified values for wheel alignment“.
Specified torques
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - transverse link“
 

Adjusting camber on rear axle, multi-link suspension

Adjusting toe on rear axle, torsion beam axle

Toe cannot be adjusted.
If the measurements are outside the permitted tolerances, check the axle beam for damage and renew if necessary.
   

    Questions & answers

    Adjusting camber on rear axle, multi-link suspension — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I adjust Golf Mk7 rear camber (multi-link)?
    Turn the eccentric bolt on the lower transverse link. This changes the camber angle. Check and adjust toe afterwards.
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