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Front Axle Toe, Adjusting






Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

- To loosen or tighten the lock nut - B -, counterhold at the tie rod - C - with a wrench.





- Loosen lock nut - B -.

- Adjust toe on left and right-hand wheels with hex - C -.

Make sure that boot on steering gear is not damaged or twisted. Twisted boots wear out quickly.

- Tighten the lock bolt - B -. Refer to => [ Power Steering Gear ] Power Steering Gear.

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.

- After tightening the nut - B -, check camber value again. Refer to => [ Vehicle Alignment Specified Values, All Wheel Drive ] [1][2]Alignment Specifications.

If adjustments have been made on the front axle, perform a zero adjustment on the steering angle sensor (G85) using the Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B).