Running gear, axles, steering · Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry · Wheel alignment
Adjusting front axle toe
- Loosen lock nut -1-.
- Adjust toe by turning left and/or right track rod.
To do this use an open-end spanner on the hexagon -arrow- on the track rod.
After turning track rods, ensure that boots are not twisted.
Twisted boots wear out quickly.
- Tighten lock nut -1-.
- Check toe values again.
It is possible that the value will change slightly when lock nut -1- is tightened.
However, if the measured toe value lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct.
Specified torques
| Component | Specified torque |
|---|---|
| 6R 2009–2014 Track rod lock nut (all vehicles except for GTI and R WRC) | 50 Nm |
| 6C 2014–2017 Track rod lock nut (all vehicles except for GTI and R WRC) | 70 Nm |
| Track rod lock nut (GTI and R WRC only) | 70 Nm |
The Polo 6C manual gives one torque, 70 Nm, for the track rod lock nut of every version; the Polo 6R manual 50 Nm, and 70 Nm for the GTI and R WRC only.
6C 2014–2017