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).

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Fig 1: Turning Eccentric Bolt

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Adjusting toe

Slacken bolts of bearing block by approx. 1 to 1.5 turns.

Attach special tool 32 3 030 to bolt head and pin (1).

Turn special tool 32 3 030 to adjust toe to specified value.

Tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Fig 2: Attaching Special Tool (32 3 030) To Bolt Head And Pin

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