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32 00 601 Adjusting Toe-In on Front Axle

32 00 601 Adjusting toe-in on front axle





Note:
Camber and toe-in influence each other.

Adjust the toe-in first in order to simplify the adjustment procedure.





Version with active front steering:
- Align steering wheel
- Set cumulative steering angle by means of the service function "Carry out initial operation/adjustment for active front steering" to "zero".
- If necessary, secure with steering wheel arrester





Version without active steering:
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at top.

Move steering into straight-ahead position by means of markings on cap (1) and steering gear (2).

Align steering wheel and secure with steering wheel arrester.





Clean thread on tie rod.

Slacken clamping nut (2), gripping tie rod end (1) in the process.

Remove clamp (4).

Turn tie rod (3) to adjust toe-in to specified value.

Version with active front steering: Check cumulative steering angle; if necessary, set to "zero".

Check toe values, repeat adjustment if necessary.

Tighten down clamping nut (2).

Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ.

Fit clamp (4).





After installation:
^ Check directional stability of car; if necessary, repeat toe-in adjustment




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