Front Axle Toe, Adjusting
Front Axle Toe, Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
If values are outside tolerance, transverse inclination must be checked first and compensated if necessary => [ Vehicle Transverse Inclination Neutral Position ] Wheel Alignment, Preparing to Measure.
- Loosen lock nut - 1 -.
- Set toe by twisting left and/or right tie rod.
To do this, use an open-end wrench on hex head - arrow - of tie rod.
Be sure boot is not twisted after turning tie rods.
Twisted boots wear out quickly.
- Tighten lock nut - 1 - to 50 Nm and check toe value again.
Setting may change slightly after lock nut - 1 - is tightened.
The setting is OK however if setting value deviates from specified value no greater than 2'.