Toe Adjustment (Front)

CAUTION: Check and adjust toe-in curve on front axle before measuring or adjusting front toe. See TOE-IN CURVE CHECK & ADJUSTMENT .

Before attempting toe adjustment, see PRELIMINARY CHECKS and WHEEL ALIGNMENT WORK SEQUENCE . Loosen lock nut "B" on tie rod. See Fig 1 . Also, loosen rack boot outer clamp. Adjust toe by turning hex nut "A" until proper setting is reached. Do not allow boot to twist during adjustment, straighten twisted boots when toe in is set. Tighten tie rod lock nuts and clamps. Recheck toe adjustment.

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Axle Toe

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NOTE: If steering wheel position was changed, and vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), zeroing of steering angle sensor must be performed using VW factory scan tool. For zero position of steering angle sensor procedure, see appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.