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Adjusting Front-Axle Toe

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  1. 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.

    Information 

    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.

  2. Loosen lock nut -2-  and counter at the tie-rod ball -3-  .

    Information 

    Make sure that the bellows are not twisted after turning the tie rods!

  3. Adjust the toe at the left and right wheel using the hexagon -1-  .
  4. Tighten lock nut -2-  and check the toe value again > Tightening torque 90 Nm (67 ftlb.) 
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    Adjusting front-axle toe