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

IMPORTANT: Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no circumstances be rectified by a 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 removed if the camber is outside the specified tolerance after toe adjustment.

Adjusting toe:

Bring the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position and secure with steering wheel arrester.

Release screw (1).

Set the toe to the setpoint value by turning the track rod on the hexagon head (2).

Installation note:

Make sure that the gaiter (3) of the track rod does not turn with it.

Installation note:

Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .

Fig 1: Adjusting Toe

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Adjusting camber:

Slacken nut (1).

Slacken nuts (2).

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

IMPORTANT: Check the stud bolts (1) in the elongated hole of the spring strut dome for clearance.

With a suitable tool, move the stud bolt or support bearing and adjust the camber.

Fig 2: Adjusting Camber

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