32 00 620 Adjusting Rear Axle

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NOTE:

A camber change always means a toe change as well. The camber must therefore be adjusted first.

Adjusting camber:

Replace nut (2) and tighten to 5 Nm.

Turn eccentric bolt (1) to adjust camber to setpoint value.

Tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque: 33 32 20AZ . See CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS for specs.

Fig 1: Turning Eccentric Bolt To Adjust Camber To Setpoint Value

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Adjusting toe:

Replace nut (2) and tighten to 5 Nm.

Turn eccentric bolt (1) to adjust toe to specified value.

Tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque: 33 32 5AZ . See CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS for specs.

Fig 2: Turning Eccentric Bolt To Adjust Toe To Specified Value

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