Adjusting toe-in on front axle (Cooper Convertible)

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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.

-> 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.