Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting front axle toe
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| Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Counterhold track rod ball joint -1-
with a suitable tool when loosening and tightening lock nut
-2-. |
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Adjust toe setting at both wheels by turning hexagon flats
-arrow-. |
 Note
| Ensure that bellows on steering rack are not damaged or
twisted. Twisted boots wear out quickly. |
| Tighten lock nuts on threaded portion only when vehicle is
standing on its wheels - track rod ball head must be parallel
with steering lever of suspension strut. |
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Tighten lock nut -2- and check
toe setting again. |
| The setting may change slightly after lock nut
-2- is tightened . |
| However, if the measured toe value lies within the
tolerance, the adjustment is correct
→ Chapter „Specified values for wheel alignment“. |
| → Chapter „Repairing steering rack“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
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If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible
to adjust toe-in correctly!
The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be
comp ...
Other materials:
Dimensions - lettering on rear lid, “GTI/GTD”
Note
When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes
→ Anchor.
1 -
Lettering
Model designation
2 -
Height dimension
75.5 ± 1 mm, from lower edge of lettering to tail light.
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Test prerequisites
Check wheel suspension, wheel bearing assembly and steering
for excessive play and damage.
Tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on one axle.
Tyres inflated to correct pressures.
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Technical requirements
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If the vehicle is supplied with a factory-fitted
towing bracket it will already have the necessary technical modifications and meet
the statutory requirements for towing a trailer.
Only use a towing bracket which is ap ...
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Wheel runout compensation