Adjusting Front-Axle Toe

Information 

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Steering wheel alignment gauge (example)

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

1. Clamp steering wheel in centre position using steering-wheel holder -A-  . Use steering wheel holders that do not project into the airbag unit area -B-  . Shorten the guide rod on the steering-wheel holder at the top -Arrow-  if necessary.

   > WM, 4495TW CONVERSION TABLE FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT VALUES 

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   Steering-wheel holder (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 railing arm and bellows of the steering gear when the ignition is switched off and always allow for the run-on time of 60 seconds.

   Information 

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

2. Adjust front-axle toe.
   1. 2.1  Check toe value.

      > WM, 4495TW CONVERSION TABLE FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT VALUES 

   2. 2.2  Loosen lock nut -1-  and counter at the tie-rod ball -2-  while doing this.
   3. 2.3  Adjust the toe at the left and right wheel at the hexagon -3-  .

      > WM, 4495TW CONVERSION TABLE FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT VALUES 

   4. 2.4  Tighten lock nut -1-  and counter at the tie-rod ball -2-  .

      > Tightening torque 90 Nm (67 ftlb.) 

   5. 2.5  Check toe value again.

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      Front-axle tie rod