Adjusting toe-in on front axle (Cooper Convertible)
Attention!
Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no circumstances be rectified by camber adjustment!
NOTE:
Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to simplify the adjustment procedure.
The camber adjustment is performed only with the replacement of the swivel bearing. There are various swivel bearings (-30') for this purpose.
-> See also ADDITIONAL WORK for camber correction and applicable BMW Spare Parts Catalog!
Bring the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position and secure with steering wheel arrester.
Adjust toe-in:
Clean thread on tie rod.
Slacken bolt (1).
Twist tie rod (2) to adjust toe-in to setpoint value, if necessary counterhold tie rod end.
Tighten screw (2).
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .
If necessary, correct installation position of bellows (3).
After setting:
- Check directional stability of car; if necessary, repeat toe-in
- After adjustment work on the front axle/steering, "EPS start-up" must be carried out.