Adjusting Front-Axle Toe

To do this, perform the following steps:

1. 1.1. Move steering gear to center position.
2. 1.2. Turn wheels to the straight-ahead position.
3. 1.3. Then, adjust the front wheel alignment if necessary until the center position marking -1-  is aligned with the arrow.
   1. Center position marking
   2. Desired breaking point of retaining pin in new steering gears

   If the front underbody panelling is fitted, the position of the center position marking can be checked using a mirror.

   Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Center Position

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4. 1.4. Reposition the steering wheel if necessary. When repositioning the steering wheel, try to find the best position.

Fig 2: Clamp Steering Wheel In Center Position Using Steering Wheel Holder

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For fast and reliable steering wheel alignment in center position, use a -steering wheel balance-  (with integrated angle measurement box).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Balance Unit

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1. 3.1. Loosen the lock nut -2-  . To do this, counter at the tie-rod ball -3-  using a suitable open-ended wrench.

   Then, with the steering wheel in center position, adjust the toe at the hexagon -1-  on the tie rod(s) using a suitable open-ended wrench.

   Then tighten the lock nut (on the relevant tie rod) to the specified tightening torque.

   Fig 4: Adjusting Front-Axle Toe

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2. 3.2. To loosen and tighten the lock nut, use socket-wrench insert 9730 -A-  together with a torque wrench -B-  .

   The tightening torque for the lock nut of 50 Nm (37 ftlb.), when using socket-wrench insert 9730 -A-  , corresponds to a value of approx. 32.5 Nm (24 ftlb.) on the torque wrench.

   Fig 5: Loosening/Tightening Tie-Rod Lock Nut With Wrench Insert And Torque Wrench

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