Toe constant "S" , adjusting

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Fig 1: Locating Hex Head Nut & Unscrewing Bolt

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Loosen hex head nut - A -.
Unscrew bolt - B - approx. 4 mm.
Push toe rod joint downwards onto stop.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Arm & Tie Rod Ball Joint Sealing Washer

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NOTE:

Do not use a chisel or similar tool between steering arm - 1 - sealing washer - 2 - when removing tie rod, otherwise sealing washer could be damaged.
Tie rod may only be pressed off steering arm over tie rod ball joint pin ends or driven with a wooden or rubber hammer.

Fig 3: Locating Hex Head Nut & Unscrewing Bolt

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Screw in bolt - B - until specified value is reached exactly.
Tighten hex head nut - A - , and check value.
Tighten bolt - B -
Lower vehicle to initial position again.

Screw threaded spindle down.
Bounce suspension of vehicles with standard suspension several times.

Checking toe constant after adjusting

The alignment unit checks toe constant again.

If measured values for the second check are within the check value tolerances then adjustment is OK.

If measured values are not within control values, they must be set again in raised position.