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32 00 620 Adjusting Rear Axle



32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle

Special tools required:







NOTE:
A camber change always means a toe change as well. The camber must therefore be adjusted first.
If wheel camber and toe-in cannot be adjusted within specified range:
Troubleshooting on rear axle.







Adjusting camber:

IMPORTANT:
Observe following sequence:
- Raise car (wheels free)
- Slacken screw (1).
- Adjust camber by turning eccentric disk (2) in direction of max. positive (wheel at bottom is at max. in relation to centre of car)
- Tighten screw (1) slightly
- Lower vehicle and compress.
- Slacken screw (1) and adjust camber by turning eccentric disk (2) to set point value
- Tighten down screw (1)

Installation:
Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.







Adjusting toe:
Loosen bolts (1) and (2) by approx. 1.5 turns at bearing block.
Place special tool 32 4 200 on bolt (2).
Turn special tool 32 4 200 and set toe-in to specified value.

Installation:
Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ.











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