Toe at rear axle, adjusting

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Fig 1: Identifying Left/Right Underbody Trim

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Install underbody trim - 1 - in front of trapezoidal control arm. →
- 66 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 66 - EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Convertible only

Fig 2: Identifying Diagonal Braces

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Remove diagonal brace - 1 - or - 2 - on side with toe to be adjusted → Diagonal braces .

Continued for all vehicles

Fig 3: Removing Front Interior Trapezoidal Control Arm/Subframe Connection Nut & Installing New Nut

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Remove front interior trapezoidal control arm/subframe connection nut - C -.
Adjust toe accordingly by turning eccentric bolt - D -.
Install new nut - C - and tighten

NOTE:

The maximum adjustment range is 90° to left or right of center position.
The geometric drive axle is automatically changed when individual toe settings are changed.

After tightening nut - C - , check toe value again.

Convertible only

Install diagonal brace → Diagonal braces .

Continued for all vehicles

Install underbody trim.