Adjusting toe-in on front axle

Attention!

Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no circumstances be rectified by camber adjustment!

NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to simplify the adjustment procedure.
The camber adjustment is performed only with the replacement of the swivel bearing. There are various swivel bearings (+/-30') for this purpose.
-> See also ADDITIONAL WORK FOR CAMBER CORRECTION .

Firstly align steering by means of markings on cap (1) and steering gear (2).

Then bring steering wheel into straight-ahead position and secure with steering wheel arrester.

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Adjust toe-in:

Clean thread on track rod.

Loosen screw (2).

Turn track rod (3) to adjust toe-in to setpoint value, if necessary counterhold track rod end (1).

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .

If necessary, correct installation position of gaiter.

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After Installation note:

Check directional stability of car; if necessary, repeat toe-in adjustment
After adjustment work on the front axle/steering, "EPS start-up" must be carried out.