Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk4 > Running gear, axles, steering - front and four-wheel drive | Wheels, tyres. axle align | Wheel alignment

Checking left and right-hand wheel lock

This check is only necessary if

t	the wheel locks differ by more than 2° from one another relative to the steering centre point

t	a tyre contacts a front axle component or body at full lock on one side

t	the left and right turning circles differ.

The distance between front axle component and tyres -arrow- must be the same at full lock.

If the distances are unequal then this can be corrected by turning the left and right-hand track rods.

Example:

Right wheel lock is less than left wheel lock;

–	Loosen track rod lock nuts.

–	Turn left-hand track rod (unscrew out of track rod ball joint).

–	Turn right-hand track rod same amount in opposite direction (screw into track rod ball joint).

–	Check total toe.

Check that total toe is still set to prescribed specifications after completing adjustments.

–	Tighten lock nuts.

Tightening lock nut -1- may change the value slightly.

If the set value does not deviate by more than 2′ from specification, the setting is OK.

After turning track rods, ensure that boots are not twisted.

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