32 00 601 Adjusting toe-in on front axle
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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.
The camber adjustment is performed only with the replacement of the swivel bearing. There are various swivel bearings (+/-30') for this purpose.
Bring the steering wheel into the straight-ahead position and secure with steering wheel arrester.
Adjust toe-in :
Clean thread on track rod.
Loosen screw (2).
Turn track rod (3) to adjust toe-in to setpoint value, if necessary counterhold track rod end (1).
Tighten screw (2).
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .
If necessary, correct installation position of gaiter.
After Installation note :
- Check directional stability of car; if necessary, repeat toe-in adjustment
- After adjustment work on the front axle/steering, "EPS start-up" must be carried out.