Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Insertion Tool 24 mm (V.A.G 1332/11)

- Loosen lock nut - arrow 3 -, counterhold on tie rod end - arrow 2 - while doing this.





- Pull off spring clamp - arrow 1 - from bellows.

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

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 using (V.A.G 1332/11), counter-holding at tie rod end - 1 -.





- 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