Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting front axle toe
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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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 ...
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Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system
Note the following when working on vehicles with Start/Stop
system:
WARNING
Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in
vehicles with a start-stop system.
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Removing and installing door handle
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the right
door handle. The left side is similar.
General information and work instructions for the door handle
key ...
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Adjusting toe on rear axle, multi-link suspension
Wheel runout compensation