New Beetle L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Steering Gear, Adjusting
Steering gear, adjusting
Note:
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Two technicians are required for the adjusting procedure.
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Adjust with the engine switched off.
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Raise vehicle on hoist.
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Wheels in straight-ahead position.
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First technician: turn steering wheel back and forth (approx. 30° from center axis).
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Knocking noise will be heard if there is excessive play
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Second technician: carefully turn adjustment screw in until knocking noise can no longer be heard inside vehicle.
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Road test.
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Steering must self-center without sticking when maneuvering or cornering.
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Secure adjusting nut with punch mark -arrow-.