Re: Alignment and tool 3075

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> > I want to get my coupe GT aligned mostly because the steering wheel is
> > not straight when driving straight. It doesn't really pull one way or
> > the other.  I'm pretty sure that the generic shops will not have tool
> > 3075 which is used to center the steering. Is there any chance they can
> > do a proper front alignment without it?
> 
> I can't say for sure re GT but in all VW's I've seen and  also in 4kq
> steering wheel
> can be adjusted to any position you like. It has nothing to do with
> alignment.
> You need a 24 mm socket and a ratchet with a long extension.

Yup, just gently pull the horn button off, don't try when cold,
disconnect the horn wire.

Remove big nut and washer, pull wheel off and reposition.  Replace big
washer, nut, horn wire, horn button.  Next alignment, ask them (nicely)
to center the rack.  Sometimes they skimp (to save time?) and only
adjust one tie rod to set the toe.

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Huw Powell

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