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Basic setting for steering angle senderG85 > < Adjusting toe at rear axle

Golf Mk5

Adjusting front axle toe
Adjusting front axle toe
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
t  Tool insert 24 mm -V.A.G 1332/11-
  W00-0428
–  Loosen lock nut -3- while counterholding on head of track rod -2-.
–  Pull spring-type clip -1- off boot.
–  Adjust toe by turning left and/or right track rod.
To do this, use an open-end spanner on hexagon flats on track rod.
After turning track rods, ensure that boots are not twisted.
Twisted boots wear out quickly.
  N44-10005
–  Tighten lock nut using tool insert 24 mm-V.A.G 1332/11- while counterholding on track rod ball joint -1-.
–  Check toe values again.
It is possible that the value will change slightly when lock nut is tightened.
However, if the measured toe value lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct.
–  Fit spring-type clip to boot.
  N44-10006
Specified torques
ComponentSpecified torque
Track rod ball joint to track rod70 Nm

   

Basic setting for steering angle senderG85 > < Adjusting toe at rear axle