Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting

2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting





Rear Axle Toe, Adjusting

- Remove lower transverse link to subframe connection nut - A - and loosely install new nut.






- Adjust toe by turning eccentric bolt - B -.

The maximum adjustment range is 90° to left or right of center position.

- Tighten nut - A -.

- Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Overview ] Subframe, Diagonal Brace, Lower Transverse Link, Upper Transverse Link, Tie Rod and Level Control System Overview.

- After tightening nut - A -, check toe value once more. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment Specifications ] .

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