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Checking full wheel lock

This check is only necessary, if:

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

t	on one side there is contact between tyre and a front axle component or body at full lock,

t	the left and right turning circles differ.

The distance between suspension link and tyres -arrow- must be equal at full wheel lock.

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

Example:

Left wheel lock distance less than on right.

–	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 complete toe.

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

–	Tighten lock nuts.

It is possible that the value will change slightly when lock nut -1- is tightened.

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

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

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Track rod lock nut	50 Nm

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