Front Axle Toe, Adjusting: Procedure
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-- To loosen or tighten the lock nut -2-, counterhold at the tie rod end -1- with a suitable tool.
-- Loosen 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.
If the measured toe nevertheless lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .