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:
Removing and installing Bowden cable for backrest release
Note
The left and right Bowden cables cannot be renewed
individually.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B ...
Centre cover
Fig. 218 Removing the centre covers by
pulling
Fig. 219 Removing the centre covers by
turning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe centre cover can be removed by pulling or turning
, depending on the design.
Vehicles with centre covers that can be ...
Overview of fitting locations - mobile online services
1 -
Radio/RNS -RX1-
2 -
Telephone microphone -R38-
Installed in front section of roof console
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
3 -
Control unit 1 for information electro ...
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Wheel runout compensation