Adjusting Rear Axle Toe

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WARNING: Steering-angle sensor not calibrated or calibrated incorrectly

Unexpected vehicle handling
Steering-angle sensor does not function
Malfunction in steering-angle sensor

→ After working on wheel suspension parts, when replacing the steering-angle sensor and after changing the wheel alignment values, calibrate the steering-angle sensor using →PIWIS Tester II 9818.

→ Keep the front wheels in straight-ahead position on the measuring platform during calibration.

→ On vehicles with electromechanical steering, also re-teach the electric steering lock settings.

Specified tightening torque for lock nut to toe eccentric -B- = 170 Nm (126 ft lbs.).

Toe is adjusted at toe eccentric -B- !

Fig 1: Locating Toe Eccentric

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After loosening lock nut, turn toe eccentric -B- as required.

Fig 2: Locating Toe Eccentric
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