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 N.m.

Turn eccentric bolt (1) to adjust camber to set point value.

Tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque is 165 N.m.

Fig 1: Turning Eccentric Bolt To Adjusting Camber To Set Point Value

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Adjusting toe:

Replace nut (2) and tighten to 5 N.m.

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

Tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque is 65 N.m.

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

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