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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 127 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10) -0°40'+0°20'-0°20'
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 137 HP engine (1986.2–1990.6) -0°40'+0°20'-0°20'
expand_more1.8 GTI with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10)
Standard -0°25'+0°20'-0°20'
With heavy-duty chassis -0°25'+0°20'-0°20'
expand_more1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
Standard -0°25'+0°20'-0°20'
With heavy-duty chassis -0°25'+0°20'-0°20'
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard -0°30'+0°20'-0°20'
With heavy-duty chassis -0°25'+0°20'-0°20'
expand_moreCamber rear
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7) -1°25'+0°20'-0°20'
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7) -1°25'+0°20'-0°20'
All other modifications -1°40'+0°20'-0°20'
expand_moreCaster front
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 127 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10) 1°35'+0°30'-0°30'
1.8 GTI 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 137 HP engine (1986.2–1990.6) 1°35'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_more1.8 GTI with gasoline 4 cylinder 1.8 L 106 HP engine (1985.8–1987.10)
Standard 1°35'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis 1°25'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_more1.8 GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 110 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
Standard 1°35'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis 1°25'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard 1°30'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis 1°25'+0°30'-0°30'
Conditions for axle measurement Vehicle ready to drive with full
tank.
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12)
155 R 13 1.8 bar
expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6)
155 R 13 2 bar
expand_more1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
185/65 R 15 2.2 bar
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1986.10–1992.12)
175/70 R 13 1.8 bar
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7)
175/70 R 13 1.8 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
175/70 R 13 2 bar
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12)
155 R 13 2 bar
expand_more1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6)
155 R 13 2.6 bar
expand_more1.6 D with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1991.10)
185/65 R 15 2.2 bar
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 68 HP engine (1986.10–1992.12)
175/70 R 13 2 bar
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 71 HP engine (1986.2–1991.10)
175/70 R 13 2.6 bar
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1983.8–1992.7)
175/70 R 13 2 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
175/70 R 13 1.8 bar
Toe-in front (total toe) 0°00'+0°10'-0°10'
expand_moreToe-in rear
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7) 0°15'+0°15'-0°15'
1.8 Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1986.2–1991.7) 0°15'+0°15'-0°15'
All other modifications 0°25'+0°15'-0°15'
expand_moreTread front
1.0 with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 50 HP engine (1985.8–1991.10) 4.64 ft
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) 4.64 ft
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) 4.64 ft
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) 4.64 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 50 HP engine (1985.8–1987.12) 4.64 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) 4.64 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) 4.64 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 58 HP engine (1983.8–1986.10) 4.64 ft
All other modifications 4.68 ft
expand_moreTread rear
1.0 with gasoline straight-4 1.0 L 50 HP engine (1985.8–1991.10) 4.62 ft
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) 4.62 ft
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) 4.62 ft
1.3 CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1986.6–1992.12) 4.62 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 50 HP engine (1985.8–1987.12) 4.62 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) 4.62 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 54 HP engine (1983.8–1987.6) 4.62 ft
1.3 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 58 HP engine (1983.8–1986.10) 4.62 ft
All other modifications 4.67 ft
Wheel base 8.12 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) 18°40'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1986 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1986 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 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 Hatchback 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 1986 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Second generation model years

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