32 00 601 Adjusting Toe-In On Front Axle

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NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to simplify the adjustment procedure.

Version with active steering:

Align steering wheel.
Set total steering angle by means of the service function "CARRY OUT INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING " to "zero".
If necessary, secure with steering wheel arrester.

Version without active steering:

Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

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

Align steering wheel and secure with steering wheel arrester.

Fig 1: Locating Mark On Cap And Steering Box

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Clean thread on track rod.

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

Remove clamp (4).

Turn track rod (3) to adjust toe-in to setpoint value.

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

Check toe values, repeat adjustment if necessary.

Fig 2: Clamp, Track Rod And Nut

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Tighten down clamping nut (2).

Tightening torque: 32 21 2AZ .

Fit clamp (4).

After installation:

Check directional stability of vehicle; if necessary, repeat toe-in adjustment.