NHTSA ID Number: 10122270
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Golf-
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Golf, GTI, & Golf R Quick Reference Specification Book: This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -Suspension, Wheels, Steering -Brake System -Body -Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning -Electrical System
5 Nm
M5 x 20
3 - Left Rear Level Control System Sensor -G764 - Lower Transverse Link
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
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Suspension Strut Overview
1 - Shock Absorber with Left Front Dampening Adjustment Valve
-N3362 - Buffer Stop
3 - Protective Sleeve
4 - Coil Spring
5 - Axial Groove Ball Bearing
6 - Suspension Strut Bearing
7 - Nut
60 Nm
M14 x 1.5
Always replace if removed
8 - Suspension Strut Dome
9 - Bracket
10 - Left Front Body Acceleration Sensor -G34111 - Bolt
5 Nm
Always replace if removed
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12 - Bolt
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
15 Nm + 90° turn
Always replace if removed
13 - Bracket
14 - Right Front Body Acceleration Sensor -G34215 - Nut
5 Nm
Always replace if removed
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Shock Absorber Overview, FWD
1 - Lower Spring Support
2 - Coil Spring
3 - Upper Spring Support
4 - Bracket
5 - Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G3436 - Bolt
5 Nm
Always replace if removed
7 - Bolt
180 Nm
M14 x 1.5 x 85
Always replace if removed
8 - Bolt
50 Nm + 90° turn
M10 x 35
Always replace if removed
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Wheels, Steering
9 - Shock Absorber with Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment
Valve -N338/N33910 - Washer
11 - Lower Transverse Link
12 - Wheel Bearing Housing
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Shock Absorber Overview, AWD
1 - Lower Spring Support
2 - Coil Spring
3 - Upper Spring Support
4 - Bracket
5 - Rear Body Acceleration Sensor -G3436 - Bolt
5 Nm
Always replace if removed
7 - Bolt
180 Nm
M14 x 1.5 x 70
8 - Bolt
50 Nm + 90° turn
M10 x 35
9 - Shock Absorber
10 - Washer
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
11 - Lower Transverse Link
12 - Wheel Bearing Housing
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Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment
Tire Pressure Sensor Overview
1 - Tire Pressure Sensor
2 - Valve Core
3 - Sealing Washer
4 - Seal
5 - Disk Wheel
6 - Union Nut
8 Nm
7 - Valve Cap
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Front Console to Body Bolt 1)
Front Subframe to Body Bolt 1)
Front Tie Rod End to Tie Rod Nut
Rear Lower Transverse Link to Subframe Nut 1) 2)
Rear Upper Transverse Link to Subframe Nut 1) 2)
Wheel bolts to wheel hub for all vehicles
1)
2)
Nm
70 plus an
additional 180°
(½ turn)
70 plus an
additional 180°
(½ turn)
70
95
95
120
Replace fastener(s).
Always tighten in curb weight position.
Wheel Alignment Data
Wheel Alignment Specified Values
Production Relevant No.
(PR. No.)
Total toe (wheels not pressed)
Camber (wheels in straight
ahead position)
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Toe-out angle 1) with steering
wheel turned 20° to left and
right
Caster
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Standing height (mm)
Basic Suspension Sport Suspension
without 18”
wheels/
GTD without 18”
wheels/
GTD with Adaptive
Chassis DCC
without 18”
Wheels
2UA
G58, 2UC
10’ ± 10′
-30′ ± 30′
10’ ± 10′
-41′ ± 30′
30’
30’
1°38′ ± 20′
1°40′ ± 20′
7° 34′ ± 30′
30’
7° 47′ ± 30′
30’
382 ± 10
367 ± 10
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Wheels, Steering
Front suspension
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Front suspension
PR numbers
Total toe (wheels not pressed)
Camber (wheels in straight
ahead position)
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Toe-out angle 1) with steering
wheel turned 20° to left and
right
Caster
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Standing height (mm)
1)
Sport Suspension
with 18”/
GTI North America
with 18” Wheels/
GTD with 18”
Wheels/
GTD with 18”
Wheels and
Adaptive Chassis
DCC
G02, G05,
G07,G33,G58,
2UC,
10’ ± 10′
-41′ ± 30′
Heavy Duty
Suspension
30’
30’
1°40′ ± 20′
1°38′ ± 20′
7° 47′ ± 30′
30’
7° 17′ ± 30′
30’
367 ± 10
402 ± 10
2UB
10’ ± 10′
-14′ ± 30′
The toe angle difference can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer,
depending on manufacturer.
Front suspension
Production Relevant No.
(PR. No.)
Total toe (wheels not pressed)
Camber (wheels in straight
ahead position)
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Toe-out angle 1) with steering
wheel turned 20° to left and
right
Caster
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Standing height (mm)
66
Basic Suspension Basic Suspension
with Adaptive
with 18” Wheels
Chassis DCC
and Adaptive
Chassis DCC
G01, G03
G01, G03
10’ ± 10′
-37′ ± 30′
10’ ± 10′
-37′ ± 30′
30’
30’
1°27′ ± 20′
1°27′ ± 20′
7° 40′ ± 30′
30’
7° 40′ ± 30′
30’
372 ± 10
372 ± 10
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Front suspension
PR numbers
Total toe (wheels not pressed)
Camber (wheels in straight
ahead position)
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Toe-out angle 1) with steering
wheel turned 20° to left and
right
Caster
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Standing height (mm)
1)
GTI without and
with Adaptive
Chassis DCC
G02, G05,
G07,G33,G58,
2UC,
10’ ± 10′
-44′ ± 30′
Golf R
10’ ± 10′
-45′ ± 30′
30’
30’
1°22′ ± 20′
1°22′ ± 20′
7° 47′ ± 30′
30’
7° 51′ ± 30′
30’
360 ± 10
358 ± 10
2UB
The toe angle difference can also be indicated negatively in alignment computer,
depending on manufacturer.
Basic Suspension Sport Suspension
without 18”
wheels/
GTD without 18”
Wheels/
GTD with Adaptive
Chassis DCC
without 18”
Wheels
Camber
-1° 20′ ± 30′
-1° 20′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference
30’
30’
between both sides
Total toe (at prescribed camber)
+10′ ± 12.5′
+10′ ± 12.5′
Maximum permissible deviation
20’
20’
from direction of rotation
Standing height (mm)
380 ± 10
365 ± 10
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
Rear Suspension
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Rear Suspension
Sport Suspension
with 18”/
GTI North America
with 18” Wheels/
GTD with 18”
Wheels/
GTD with 18”
Wheels and
Adaptive Chassis
DCC
Camber
-1° 45′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference
30’
between both sides
Total toe (at prescribed camber)
+10′ ± 12.5′
Maximum permissible deviation
20’
from direction of rotation
Standing height (mm)
365 ± 10
Heavy Duty
Suspension
-1° 20′ ± 30′
30’
+10′ ± 12.5′
20’
400 ± 10
Rear Suspension
Basic Suspension Basic Suspension
with Adaptive
with 18” Wheels
Chassis DCC
and Adaptive
Chassis DCC
Camber
-1° 20′ ± 30′
-1° 20′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible difference
30’
30’
between both sides
Total toe (at prescribed camber)
+10′ ± 12.5′
+10′ ± 12.5′
Maximum permissible deviation
20’
20’
from direction of rotation
Standing height (mm)
370 ± 10
370 ± 10
Rear Suspension
Camber
Maximum permissible difference
between both sides
Total toe (at prescribed camber)
Maximum permissible deviation
from direction of rotation
Standing height (mm)
68
GTI without and
with Adaptive
Chassis DCC
-1° 45′ ± 30′
30’
Golf R
-1° 45′ ± 30′
30’
+10′ ± 12.5′
20’
+10′ ± 12.5′
20’
365 ± 10
356 ± 10
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Steering
Steering Column Assembly Overview,
Vehicles without Knee Airbags
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Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
1 - Assembly Carrier with Bracket
2 - Steering Column
3 - Brake Pedal Crash Brace
4 - Bolt
20 Nm
5 - Bolt
20 Nm
6 - Clutch Pedal Crash Brace
7 - Bolt
30 Nm
Always replace if removed
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Steering Column Assembly Overview,
Vehicles with Knee Airbags
1 - Assembly Carrier with Bracket
2 - Steering Column
3 - Bolt
20 Nm
4 - Bolt
9 Nm
5 - Knee Airbag Mount
6 - Bolt
9 Nm
7 - Bolt
20 Nm
8 - Bolt
30 Nm
Always replace if removed
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Wheels, Steering
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Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview
1 - Electrical Wiring
2 - Universal Joint
3 - Bolt
30 Nm
M8 x 35
Always replace if removed
4 - Torx® Bolt
6 Nm
5 - Shield
6 - Steering Gear
7 - Left Wheel Bearing Housing
8 - Nut
20 Nm + 90° turn
M12 x 1.5
Always replace if removed
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9 - Bolt
Suspension,
Wheels, Steering
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