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

Alignment: Specifications (page 5 of 5)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Engine
L4-2.0L (AZG)
Year
2004
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 5 of 5
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Alignment: Testing and Inspection

Left and right-hand wheel lock, checking 

This test is only necessary if:
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The steering locks differ by more than 2 - from one another from the steering center point

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One side has contact between tire and a front axle component or body at full lock

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Turning circles left/right different

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The distance between front axle components and tires -arrow - must be the same at full lock (full turn left/right).

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If the distances are unequal then this can be corrected by turning left/right tie rod.

Example:

Right steering lock smaller than left;
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Loosen tie rod lock nuts.

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Turn left tie rod counter-clockwise (unscrew tie rod end).

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Turn tie rod, right side equal amount to left but in opposite direction (turns tie rod end in).

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Check total toe.

Note:  Check 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 toe adjustment has not moved more than 2'from specification, adjustment is OK.

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

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