Front Axle Toe, Adjusting: Procedure

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-- Measure the dimension -a- between the tie rod head -1- and the left and right tie rod -2- and make note of the value. The dimension -a- should be the same before and after adjusting on the left and right.

Fig 1: Measuring Tie Rod Head / Tie Rod Dimension

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-- Loosen lock nut -B-.

Fig 2: Locating Lock Nut

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NOTE:

Counterhold the tie rod end -C- when loosening the lock nut -B-.

-- Adjust toe on left and right-hand wheels at hex -A-.

Be sure that boot is not twisted after turning tie rods.

Twisted boots wear out quickly.

-- Tighten lock nut -B-, -item 2- OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR, HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR => List Item:Nut and check toe-in value again.

After tightening lock nut -B- it is possible that the value deviates slightly.

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