Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Insert Tool 24 (V.A.G 1332/11)

- Loosen the lock nut - 1 -, while counterholding at tie rod end.






- Remove the spring clip from the boot.

- Set toe by twisting the left and/or right tie rod.

An open end wrench on the hex fitting of the tie rod can be used for this purpose.

• Be sure that boots are not twisted after turning tie rods!

Twisted boots wear out quickly.

- Tighten the lock nut - 1 - with (V.A.G 1332/11) while counterholding at the wrench surface of the tie rod end.

- Check toe value again.

Setting may change slightly after lock nut is tightened.

If the measured toe nevertheless lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct.

- Install spring clamp on bellows.

Tightening Specifications