Adjusting camber

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Remove TENSION STRUT FOR SPRING STRUT DOME .

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 1: Identifying Drive Centering Pin And Mounting 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (32 3 140 And 32 3 147)

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Screw knurled nut 32 3 147 onto stud.

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 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Nut

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