Camber Adjustment

Routine camber adjustment is not normally necessary on cars covered by this manual. If measurements indicate that front wheel camber deviates from the specification, adjustment is possible by replacing the upper strut mounting bolt with a special Volkswagen replacement bolt. See Fig. 4-4.

Fig. 4-4.

Upper strut mounting bolt (arrow) which can be replaced to allow for camber adjustment.

The new bolt, Volkswagen part no. N 903 334.01, has a slightly smaller diameter shank. Using the lower strut mounting bolt as a pivot and the new upper bolt with its larger clearance, camber adjustment of approximately ± 1/2° is possible. If greater adjustment is necessary, the smaller-shank replacement bolt may also be used in the lower mounting hole, for a total adjustment range of approximately ± 1°.