32 00 610 Adjusting toe-in and camber on front axle

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Special tools required:

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.

Adjust toe-in:

Move steering into straight-ahead position by means of markings on cap (1) and steering gear (2).

Align steering wheel centrally and secure with steering wheel arrester.

Fig 1: Identifying Markings On Cap And Steering Gear

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Clean thread on tie rod.

Loosen screw (2).

Turn tie rod (3) and if necessary grip tie rod end (1) to adjust toe-in to setpoint value.

Tighten down clamping nut (2).

Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ .

If necessary, correct installation position of gaiter.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End And Screw

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Adjusting camber:

Disassemble adjustment tool 32 3 140 , recondition and fit with spindle 32 3 146 .

Previous version (consisting of 32 3 144 and 32 3 145)
New version (consisting of 32 3 145 , 32 3 146 and 32 3 147 )

Fig 3: Adjusting Camber

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Remove protective cap.

Twist/drive out centering pin (1).

Clean wheel arch from below in area of support bearing with compressed air.

Slacken nut (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Cap Centering Pin And Nut

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Insert special tool 32 3 140 into opening in wheel arch.

NOTE: The spindle 32 3 146 must be aligned in such a way that the short end of the guide sleeve (3) points upwards.

Screw knurled nut 32 3 147 onto stud.

Fig 5: Screwing Knurled Nut (32 3 147) Onto Stud

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Replace nuts (1) and screw on but do not tighten down fully.

Turn nut (2) of special tool 32 3 140 to adjust camber to setpoint value.

Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Remove special tool 32 3 140 .

Replace nut (1) and tighten down.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Nut

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After installation:

Check directional stability of vehicle, check steering wheel position; if necessary repeat toe-in adjustment