Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm:VAG1332
Track Rod Tool Insert:T40183
Commercially Available Pawl with Fine Gear

-- Remove the nut -A- of threaded connection tie rod/subframe, and screw on new nut until stop.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut On Threaded Connection Tie Rod/Subframe

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-- Adjust toe by turning eccentric screw -B-.

Axle alignment specified values. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

-- Tighten the nut -A- using the :T40183 . Refer to -item 25- OVERVIEW - TRANSVERSE LINK .

-- After tightening the nut -A-, check toe value once more. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

NOTE:

The maximum adjustment range is 90° to left or right of center position.

The geometric drive axle is automatically changed when individual toe settings are changed.