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1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard

Toe Adjustment (Front)

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Toe Adjustment (Front)
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Before attempting toe adjustment, see PRELIMINARY CHECKS  and WHEEL ALIGNMENT WORK SEQUENCE  .

Loosen lock nut "B" on tie rod. See Fig 1 . Also, loosen rack boot outer clamp. Adjust toe by turning hex nut "A" until proper setting is reached. Do not allow boot to twist during adjustment, straighten twisted boots when toe in is set. Tighten tie rod lock nutto 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.m). Recheck toe adjustment.

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Axle Toe
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