32 00... Additional work for camber correction

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IMPORTANT: Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no circumstances be rectified by camber adjustment!

NOTE: The upper control arm may only be replaced if the camber is outside the specified tolerance after toe adjustment.

Adjust TOE-IN .

Check camber values; if necessary, replace upper control arm . See 31 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP LEFT WISHBONE or 31 12 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TOP RIGHT WISHBONE with over or underdimension variant.

NOTE: Control arms with + or marking (see illustration) are camber correction arms:
- Underdimension variant
+ Overdimension variant
These camber correction arms are used to correct the camber values by 30 minutes. To be used only if the tolerance values are exceeded or undershot!
An unmarked control arm is a standard part.

Fig 1: Identifying Underdimension And Overdimension Variant On Control Arms

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation

Check directional stability of car; if necessary, repeat TOE-IN adjustment.