New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP) (2003)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Left and Right-Hand Wheel Lock, Checking
Left and right-hand wheel lock, checking
Check is only necessary, if:
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Wheel locks differ by more than 2° from one another from the steering center point
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One side there is contact between tire and a front axle component or body at full lock
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Left and right turning circles differ.
The distance between front axle components and tires -arrow- must be the same at full lock.
If the distances are unequal, this can be corrected by turning the left and right-hand tie rods.
Example:
Right-hand wheel lock distance less than lefthand;
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Loosen tie rod lock nuts.
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Turn left-hand tie rod counter-clockwise (out of toe).
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Make sure equal dimensions turn right-hand tie rod in opposite direction (screw into tie rod).
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Check complete toe.
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Total toe is still set to prescribed specifications after completing adjustments!
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Tighten lock nuts.
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After tightening lock nut -1- it is possible that the value will change slightly.
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If the set value does not deviate by more than 2 ~ from specification, the setting is OK.
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After turning tie rods, make sure that the boots are not twisted!