Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

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Procedure

-- Measure the dimension -a- between the tie rod head -1- and the left and right tie rod -2- and make a note of the value. Dimension -a- should be the same before and after adjusting on the left and right.

Fig 1: Measuring Tie Rod Head / Tie Rod Dimension

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-- Loosen the lock nut -B- by counterholding the tie rod end -C-.

Fig 2: Locating Lock Nut

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-- Adjust the toe respectively at the left and right wheel with the hex fitting -A-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of premature wear if the boot is twisted.

Be sure that boot is not twisted after turning tie rods.

-- Tighten the lock nut -B- -Item 5- OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR, TIE RODS - List Item: Nut and check the toe-in value again.

NOTE:

After tightening the lock nut -B-, it is possible that the value will deviate slightly.

However, if the measured toe value lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct.