Front Axle Camber, Adjusting: Procedure

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Camber cannot be adjusted.

The camber can only be centered evenly within the tolerance range by sliding the subframe.

It is only permissible to slide the subframe to the left or right. Under no circumstances slide it in or against the direction of travel!

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the bolts -1, 6, 7 and 8- in succession and install the new bolts loosely.

Fig 1: Subframe Bolts Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Subframe bolts removal and tightening sequence is the same.

-- Move the subframe -9- sideways until the camber is even on both sides. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES .

-- Tighten the subframe bolts -1, 6, 7 and 8-.

After sliding subframe and steering gear along with it as well, clearance between universal joint of steering column and cutout of plenum chamber bulkhead must be checked.

-- Remove securing nuts -arrows- and remove foot well trim.

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There must be at least 5 mm of free space all around between the universal joint -1- and the cutout of the plenum chamber bulkhead -2-.

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