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 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. See TOP RIGHT STEERING BOX COVER or TOP LEFT STEERING BOX COVER .

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.

Fig 1: Locating Mark On Cap And Steering Gear

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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".

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Nut, Tie Rod End, Clamp And Tie Rod

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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