Left and right-hand wheel lock, checking

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This test is only necessary if:

The steering locks differ by more than 2 ° from one another from the steering center point
One side has contact between tire and a front axle component or body at full lock
The turning radius varies from left to right

Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Front Axle Components And Tires

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

The distance between front axle components and tires - arrow - must be the same at full lock (full turn left/right).

If the distances are unequal then this can be corrected by turning left/right tie rod.

Example:

Right steering lock smaller than left;

Loosen tie rod lock nuts.
Turn left tie rod counter-clockwise (unscrew tie rod end).
Turn tie rod, right side equal amount to left but in opposite direction (turns tie rod end in).
Check total toe.

Check total toe is still set to prescribed specifications after completing adjustments!

After tightening lock nut - 1 - , it is possible that the adjusted value will change slightly.

If toe adjustment has not moved more than 2' from specification, adjustment is OK.

After turning tie rods, ensure that the boots are not twisted.