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Volkswagen Golf L4-2.0L (AZG) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment (Front Axle): Service and Repair

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Engine
L4-2.0L (AZG)
Year
2004
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Front Axle
MaintenanceFront Axle · page 1 of 2
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Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Axle

Front axle toe, adjusting 

If vehicle is out of specification, check trim height and balance 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.

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To do this position wrench at nut - arrow - on tie rod.

Note:  After turning tie rods, make sure that the boots are not twisted.

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Twisted boots wear out quickly.

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Tighten lock nut - 1 - 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) and check toe again to ensure adjustment has not changed.

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After tightening lock nut - 1 - it is possible that the value will change slightly.

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If toe adjustment has not moved more than 2'from specification, adjustment is OK.

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