Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Front Axle Toe, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Insert tool 24 (V.A.G 1332/11)

- Loosen lock nut - 3 -, counterhold at tie rod end - 2 - when doing so.






- Remove open spring clip - 1 - from boot.

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

• For this purpose, an open-end wrench can be placed on hex head of tie rod.

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

Twisted boots wear out quickly.

- Tighten lock nut with (V.A.G 1332/11) while counterholding tie rod end - 1 -.






- Check toe value again.

• Setting may change slightly after lock nut is tightened.

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

- Install spring clamp on bellows.

Tightening Specifications