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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'.