32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5 M, 2012 BMW X5 M, 2011 BMW X5 M, and 2010 BMW X5 M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

NOTE: Vehicles with ACC only:

After an adjustment of the rear axle which alters the driving axis, check ADJUSTMENT OF ACC SENSOR .

Adjusting camber

Replace nut (2) prior to adjustment and tighten to 5 Nm.

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

Tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Fig 1: Turning Eccentric Bolt To Adjust Camber

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Adjusting toe

Replace nut (2) prior to adjustment and tighten to 5 Nm.

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

Tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

Fig 2: Turning Eccentric Bolt To Adjust Toe

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.