32 00 610 Adjusting toe-in and camber on front axle: Notes
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IMPORTANT:
Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no circumstances be rectified by camber adjustment!
NOTE:
Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to simplify the adjustment procedure.
The centering pin may only be driven or twisted out if the camber is outside the specified tolerance after toe adjustment.
The centering pin may only be driven or twisted out if the camber is outside the specified tolerance after toe adjustment.
Version with active front steering:
- Align steering wheel
- - Set cumulative steering angle by means of the service function "CARRY OUT INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING " to "zero".
- If necessary, secure with steering wheel arrester
Version without active front steering:
Move steering into straight-ahead position by means of markings on cap (1) and steering gear (2).
Align steering wheel and secure with steering wheel arrester.