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32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle

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Special tools required: 

NOTE: A camber change always means a toe change as well. The camber must therefore be adjusted first.

If camber and toe-in are not adjustable within setpoint range: Troubleshooting at rear axle.

Adjusting camber: 

IMPORTANT: Observe following sequence:
  • Lift the vehicle (wheels off the ground)
  • Slacken the screw (1).
  • Twist the camber on the eccentric disc (2) towards the positive maximum (wheel positioned at maximum angle to the center of the vehicle at the bottom)
  • Slightly tighten the screw (1)
  • Lower and compress the vehicle
  • Slacken the screw (1) and adjust the camber to the setpoint value by twisting the eccentric disc (2)
  • Tighten down screw (1)
  • Fig 1: Identifying Eccentric Disk And Screw
    G04796865Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ .

Adjusting toe: 

Slacken screws (1) and (2) about 1.5 turns on bearing support.

Mount special tool 32 4 200 on screw (2).

Turn special tool 32 4 200 and adjust toe-in to setpoint value.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

Fig 2: Mounting Special Tool (32 4 200) On Screw
G04796866Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.