Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 40-200Nm VAG1332
Insert tool 24 VAG1332/11

-- Loosen lock nut -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle TOE Lock Nut

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-- Set toe by twisting the left and/or right tie rod.

NOTE:

Be sure that boots are not twisted after turning tie rods!

Twisted boots wear out quickly.

-- Tighten lock nut -1-.

-- Check toe value again.

Setting may change slightly after lock nut -1- is tightened.

If the measured toe nevertheless lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct.

Tightening Specifications