GTI V6-2.8L (BDF) (2002)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Wheel
Front Toe
Front axle toe, adjusting
If vehicle is out of specification, the trim height must be checked and balanced if necessary.
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Loosen lock nut -1-.
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Adjust toe by turning tie rod to left and/or right.
To do this position wrench at nut -arrow- on tie rod.
Note:
After turning tie rods, make sure that the tie rod boots are not twisted.
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Twisted boots wear out quickly.
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Tighten lock nut -1- to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) and check toe again to make sure adjustment has not changed.
After tightening lock nut -1- it is possible that the value will change slightly.
If toe adjustment has not moved more than 2' from specification, adjustment is ok.
Front Camber
Front axle camber, adjusting
If a value lies outside the tolerances, check trim height and balance if necessary.
Camber cannot be adjusted
Only by moving the subframe is it possible to change the camber slightly.
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Loosen bolts -1- and -2-.
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Move subframe to equalize camber on both sides.