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Front


Adjusting Front Axle (With KDS) (Toe-In And Camber)
If camber is not within specification refer to trouble shooting section.Troubleshooting at Rear Axle (Checking Axle Geometry)

To adjust toe-in/toe differential angle:

Move wheels and steering gear to straight a head position.





Slacken clamping nut (1) on steering tie rod.

Adjust wheel toe in to specified value by turning tie rod at hexagon head (2).

Install hint:
Make sure steering bellows (3) is not turned.



Locknut inner ball joint to outer ball joint
M14 x 1.5 Nut 63 Nm


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