Re: [T3] Drivers Side Inner Tie Rod End- Question?

["Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>]

> My best guess is that VW did it that way so that if someone had
> things REALLY out of wack (old car, hit, etc.), it still wouldn't bind... a
> "margin of error" thing.
>

I reckon it's simply a matter of better engineering for the joint to operate
within a few degrees of the central position.  I doubt if it's extra tolerance
to allow for exceptional wear or damage.  Back then the engineering came first;
these days the cost comes first.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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