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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT AXLE TOE, ADJUSTING
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Front Axle Toe, Adjusting
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Front Axle Toe, Adjusting
Front Axle Toe, Adjusting
- To loosen or tighten lock nut - B -, counter hold at the tie rod end - A - with a wrench.
- Loosen lock nut - B -.
- Adjust toe on left and right-hand wheels with hex - C -.
• Make sure that boot on the steering gear is not damaged or twisted. Twisted boots wear out quickly.
• Only tighten lock nuts when vehicle is resting on the ground - tie rod end must be parallel to suspension strut steering lever.
- Tighten lock nut - B - and check toe-in value again.
• After tightening lock nut - B - it is possible that the value deviates slightly.
• If the measured toe nevertheless lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.