Adjusting Front-Axle Toe

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Clamp steering wheel in Centre position with steering wheel holder -A - . Use steering wheel holders that do not project into the area of the airbag unit -B - . If necessary, shorten the guide rod of the steering wheel holder at the top -Arrow- .

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Steering-wheel holder (example)

For fast and reliable steering wheel alignment in Centre position, use a > VAS 6826 - Steering wheel alignment gauge (with integrated angle measurement box).

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Steering wheel alignment gauge (example)
CAUTION:
Electrically moved components
- Danger of limbs being trapped
  → Switch off electric power to drive motor.
  
  → Make sure it does not switch on again.
  
  → Check that there is no electric charge.
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The PDCC system can be active when the ignition is switched on (even when the vehicle is stationary). To avoid injury/crushing, only work near the anti-roll bar, lower trailing arm and bellows of the steering gear when the ignition is switched off and always allow for the run-on time of 60 seconds.
Loosen lock nut -2- and counter at the tie-rod ball -3- .
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Make sure that the bellows are not twisted after turning the tie rods!
Adjust the toe at the left and right wheel using the hexagon -1- .
Tighten lock nut -2- and check the toe value again > Tightening torque 90 Nm (67 ftlb.)

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Adjusting front-axle toe