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).

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 9AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Camber Nut And Eccentric Bolt

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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).

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 7AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 2: Identifying Toe Nut And Eccentric Bolt

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