Re: Alignment and tool 3075

[Daniel Jones <captaudi@ma.ultranet.com>]

	Re: tool #3075,  this tool is not needed to do the alignment on a 4k
series car but makes the job much easier and allows you to get it more
accurate,  as you can hold the ball joint in one spot and when it is at
spec tighten the ball joint retaining bolts.  As far as just moving the
wheel,  it is probably off center for a reason,  like a poor alignment.
When we do the alignment at the dealer we use a jig that centers the rack
side to side,  then align the wheel,  ant then set the front toe on BOTH
sides.  This puts the rack is the right spot and ensures the wheel is
straight.  Most shops don't have the tools to do this and hence often the
cars are not truly in alignment.  I recomend going to a shop that truly
knows the car and is willing to provide a printout showing before and after
specs on the car.

Good Luck,  Daniel Jones-86 4kcsq


>> > 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.
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>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.
>
>-- 
>Huw Powell
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