Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Procedure

-- To loosen or tighten the lock nut -2-, counterhold at the tie rod end -1- with a suitable tool.

-- Loosen the lock nut -2-.

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

NOTE:

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

Only tighten the lock nuts when the vehicle is resting on the ground - the tie rod end must be parallel to the suspension strut steering lever.

-- Tighten the lock nut -2- and check the toe-in value again.

After tightening the lock nut -2-, it is possible that the value deviates slightly.

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If the measured toe nevertheless lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

Tightening Specifications