<h1 class="" data-start="60" data-end="155"><strong data-start="62" data-end="155">How to Correct Wheel Alignment on a MK4 Jetta Using an Effective Camber Adjustment Method</h1>
<p class="" data-start="157" data-end="574">The MK4 Volkswagen Jetta&mdash;produced from 1999 to 2005&mdash;is known for its solid German engineering, responsive handling, and timeless design. However, like any vehicle, proper wheel alignment is essential to maintain safe handling, fuel economy, and even tire wear. One critical but often overlooked aspect of wheel alignment is <strong data-start="481" data-end="491">camber&mdash;and adjusting it correctly can dramatically improve your Jetta&rsquo;s driving dynamics.

<p class="" data-start="576" data-end="853">Whether you&rsquo;ve lowered your MK4 for better aesthetics or performance, or you're simply dealing with uneven tire wear, this guide will walk you through <strong data-start="727" data-end="803">how to correct wheel alignment using effective camber adjustment methods specifically tailored for the MK4 Jetta platform. [size= 10pt; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; color: #1155cc]MK4 Jetta camber[/size]

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<h2 class="" data-start="860" data-end="899"><strong data-start="863" data-end="899">Understanding Camber: The Basics</h2>
<p class="" data-start="901" data-end="1039"><strong data-start="901" data-end="911">Camber refers to the vertical angle of the wheels when viewed from the front or rear of the car. There are three general camber types:

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<p class="" data-start="1043" data-end="1173"><strong data-start="1043" data-end="1062">Negative Camber: Tops of the wheels lean inward. Improves grip during cornering but can lead to inside tire wear if excessive.

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<p class="" data-start="1176" data-end="1302"><strong data-start="1176" data-end="1195">Positive Camber: Tops of the wheels lean outward. Rare in passenger vehicles&mdash;generally undesirable for street performance.

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<p class="" data-start="1305" data-end="1409"><strong data-start="1305" data-end="1320">Zero Camber: Wheels are perfectly vertical. Ideal for straight-line tire contact and even tire wear.

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<p class="" data-start="1411" data-end="1706">The MK4 Jetta, like many front-wheel-drive cars, comes from the factory with a slightly negative camber setting for improved handling. However, lowering the car or worn-out suspension components can significantly alter camber angles&mdash;leading to uneven tire wear and poor handling characteristics.

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<h2 class="" data-start="1713" data-end="1763"><strong data-start="1716" data-end="1763">Symptoms of Incorrect Camber on a MK4 Jetta</h2>
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<p class="" data-start="1767" data-end="1853"><strong data-start="1767" data-end="1787">Uneven tire wear, especially excessive wear on the inner or outer edge of the tire

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<p class="" data-start="1856" data-end="1905"><strong data-start="1856" data-end="1879">Pulling or drifting to one side while driving

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<p class="" data-start="1908" data-end="1957"><strong data-start="1908" data-end="1931">Loose steering feel or reduced cornering grip

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<p class="" data-start="1960" data-end="2035"><strong data-start="1960" data-end="1981">Poor fuel economy due to misaligned tires increasing rolling resistance

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<p class="" data-start="2037" data-end="2122">If any of these symptoms sound familiar, it&rsquo;s time to inspect and adjust your camber.

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<h2 class="" data-start="2129" data-end="2188"><strong data-start="2132" data-end="2188">Stock Camber Adjustment Limitations on the MK4 Jetta</h2>
<p class="" data-start="2190" data-end="2437">From the factory, the MK4 Jetta provides <strong data-start="2231" data-end="2260">limited camber adjustment&mdash;especially in the front. Rear camber is more adjustable due to the semi-independent torsion beam suspension, but still not as customizable as a performance setup might require.

<p class="" data-start="2439" data-end="2598">That means for significant alignment correction (especially after lowering), you&rsquo;ll need to <strong data-start="2531" data-end="2563">modify or upgrade components to allow proper camber adjustment.

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<h2 class="" data-start="2605" data-end="2665"><strong data-start="2608" data-end="2665">Effective Camber Adjustment Methods for the MK4 Jetta</h2>
<p class="" data-start="2667" data-end="2717">Let&rsquo;s break it down into front and rear solutions:

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