32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle

Special tools required:

32 4 200

NOTE: A camber change always means a toe change as well. The camber must therefore be adjusted first.
If wheel camber and toe-in cannot be adjusted within specified range: Troubleshooting on rear axle.

Adjusting camber:

IMPORTANT: Observe following sequence:

Raise car (wheels free)
Slacken screw (1).
Adjust camber by turning eccentric disk (2) in direction of max. positive (wheel at bottom is at max. in relation to center of car)
Tighten screw (1) slightly

Fig 1: Adjusting Camber
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Lower vehicle and compress.
Slacken screw (1) and adjust camber by turning eccentric disk (2) to setpoint value
Tighten down screw (1)

Installation:

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Adjusting toe:

Loosen bolts (1) and (2) by approx. 1.5 turns at bearing block.

Place special tool 32 4 200 on bolt (2).

Turn special tool 32 4 200 and set toe-in to specified value.

Installation:

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

Fig 2: Place Special Tool (32 4 200) On Bolt

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