2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus Hatchback First generation facelift Chassis Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
PR code 2UA -0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code 2UB -0°14'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code 2UC -0°41'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G02 -0°41'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G05 -0°41'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G06 -0°37'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G07 -0°41'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
PR code 2UA -1°20'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code 2UB -1°20'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
expand_morePR code 2UC
With 18" chassis -1°45'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
Otherwise -1°20'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G02 -1°45'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G05 -1°45'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G06 -1°20'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G07 -1°45'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
expand_moreCaster front
PR code 2UA 7°34'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code 2UB 7°17'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code 2UC 7°47'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G02 7°47'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G05 7°47'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G06 7°40'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR code G07 7°47'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
PR code 2UA 1.22–1.29 ft
expand_morePR code 2UB
Cross 1.28–1.35 ft
Otherwise 1.29–1.35 ft
PR code 2UC 1.17–1.24 ft
PR code G02 1.17–1.24 ft
PR code G05 1.17–1.24 ft
PR code G06 1.19–1.26 ft
PR code G07 1.17–1.24 ft
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.6)
Unloaded vehicle 2.3 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.5 bar
expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2013.12)
Unloaded vehicle 2.3 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.5 bar
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.12–2011.5)
Unloaded vehicle 2.3 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.5 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
Unloaded vehicle 2.2 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.4 bar
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
PR code 2UA 1.21–1.27 ft
expand_morePR code 2UB
Cross 1.26–1.33 ft
Otherwise 1.27–1.34 ft
PR code 2UC 1.16–1.22 ft
PR code G02 1.16–1.22 ft
PR code G05 1.16–1.22 ft
PR code G06 1.18–1.25 ft
PR code G07 1.16–1.22 ft
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 138 HP at 5600 RPM, 220 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.5–2008.6)
Unloaded vehicle 2.3 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 3 bar
expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.1–2013.12)
Unloaded vehicle 2.3 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 3 bar
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2005.12–2011.5)
Unloaded vehicle 2.3 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 3 bar
expand_moreAll other modifications
Unloaded vehicle 2.2 bar
Vehicle with maximum permissible load 2.9 bar
Toe-in front (total toe) 0°10'+0°10'-0°10'
Toe-in rear 0°10'+0°10'-0°10'
Maximum variation in vehicle longitudinal direction 20'
expand_moreTread front
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.1–2009.1) 5.05 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.1–2009.1) 5.05 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP engine (2005.1–2009.1) 5.05 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.5–2008.12) 5.05 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.5–2008.12) 5.05 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (2005.5–2008.12) 5.05 ft
All other modifications 5.06 ft
expand_moreTread rear
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.1–2009.1) 4.98 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2005.1–2009.1) 4.98 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP engine (2005.1–2009.1) 4.98 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.5–2008.12) 4.98 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2005.5–2008.12) 4.98 ft
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP engine (2005.5–2008.12) 4.98 ft
All other modifications 5.02 ft
Wheel base 8.46 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
PR code 2UA 18°22'+0°20'-0°20'
PR code 2UB 18°22'+0°20'-0°20'
PR code 2UC 18°20'+0°20'-0°20'
PR code G02 18°20'+0°20'-0°20'
PR code G05 18°20'+0°20'-0°20'
PR code G06 18°33'+0°20'-0°20'
PR code G07 18°20'+0°20'-0°20'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus Hatchback.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus 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.

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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 Plus 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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus Hatchback generations

In 2008 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Plus Hatchback. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation

PQ35

Type 5M1, Type 521

Volkswagen Golf Plus Hatchback First generation facelift model years

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