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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003EUROVAN V6-2.8L (AXK)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURESFRONT ALIGNMENT
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)
Front Alignment
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Front Alignment
Camber, Adjusting
- If necessary, remove right horn cover plate.
- Loosen bolt -a-.
NOTE:
^ To loosen and tighten with wheel installed, turn steering as necessary.
^ For ease of illustration, bolted connection is shown without wheel installed.
- Loosen nut -b-.
- Turn eccentric bushing -arrow A- with special tool 3252 until specification is achieved.
- Tighten bolt -a- and nut -b- again as follows:
Bolt -a- 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
Nut -b- 110 Nm (81 ft lb)
Toe, Adjusting
- Turn steering gear to center position as outlined below.
- Loosen lock nut.
- Turn both tie rods until specification is achieved.
NOTE:
^ Steering must remain centered.
^ After turning tie rod, ensure boots are not twisted.
Steering Gear, Centering
- Turn steering wheel from lock to lock and count number of turns.
- Turn steering wheel back half the number of turns.
- Precisely align steering spindle with aid of point -arrow- on rubber washer and notch in housing. Point and notch must be aligned.
Caster, Checking/Adjusting
- Caster should be checked in the following cases:
Steering pulls
Front wheel shimmy
- Loosen nut -a-.
- Turn eccentric bolt -b- until specification is achieved.
- Tighten nut to 160 Nm (118 ft lb).
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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.