Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

-- Loosen lock nut -3-, when doing so counterhold at tie rod end -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Open Spring Clip, Lock Nut And Tie Rod End

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-- Remove open spring clip -1- from boot.

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

NOTE:

For this purpose, an open-end wrench can be placed on hex head of tie rod.

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

Twisted boots wear out quickly.

-- Tighten lock nut with socket SW 24 V.A.G 1332/11 while counterholding tie rod end -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Nut, Socket SW 24 V.A.G 1332/11, Counterhold And Tie Rod End

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-- Check toe value again.

NOTE:

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 boot.

Tightening Specifications

Component	Tightening Specifications
Tie rod end to tie rod	70 Nm