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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
Standard -0°36'+0°20'-0°20'
With heavy-duty chassis -1°20'+0°20'-0°20'
With sports suspension -0°40'+0°20'-0°20'
Camber rear -1°30'+0°10'-0°10'
expand_moreCaster front
Standard 1°50'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis 1°40'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension 3°25'+0°30'-0°30'
Conditions for axle measurement Vehicle ready to drive with full
tank.
expand_moreFront tire pressure
Unloaded vehicle 2.2 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.4 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
Unloaded vehicle 2.4 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.6 bar
expand_moreRear tire pressure
Unloaded vehicle 2 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.7 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
Unloaded vehicle 2.2 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.9 bar
Toe-in front (total toe) 0°00'+0°10'-0°10'
Toe-in rear 0°20'+0°10'-0°10'
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
Standard 18°55'+0°20'-0°20'
With heavy-duty chassis 18°20'+0°20'-0°20'
With sports suspension 18°30'+0°20'-0°20'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Golf Convertible service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible generations

In 1998 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Convertible. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Volkswagen Golf Convertible Fourth generation model years

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