Rear Toe

2003 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP)SECTION Rear Toe

Toe on rear axle, vehicles with front wheel drive, adjusting
If a value lies outside the tolerances, check trim height and balance if necessary.

Rear axle total toe is not adjustable.

Only by sliding the mounting brackets is it possible to balance the individual toe values.

If the measured values lie outside the allowed tolerances, the axle beam must be checked for damage and if necessary replaced.

- Loosen all bolts on bearing bracket -1-.





- Slide bearing bracket -1- laterally -arrows-.

2. Rear axle beam

- Tighten bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).

Note:

Always use new bolts!
RENDER: 1.0x

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