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'.