Rear Axle Toe
Adjusting
- Loosen hex nut for eccentric bolt -1-.
Note: The maximum adjustment range of the adjustment screw is 90° to the left or right of center.
- Turn eccentric bolt until the specification is obtained.
- Tighten hex nut for eccentric bolt -1-.
- Now check toe values again.
Specifications for vehicle alignment.
Toe constant "S", adjusting
- Loosen nut -A-.
- Unscrew bolt -B- approx. 4 mm.
- Push toe rod joint downward onto stop.
- Screw in adjustment bolt -B- until the exact specification is achieved.
- Tighten hex nut -A- and check value.
Always use new hex nuts!
If the toe adjustment range for the toe curve is not sufficient, the wire ring -arrow- can be removed.
For further information, refer to Suspension; Service and Repair.
- Tighten bolt -B- in figure.
- Lower vehicle to initial position again.
- Screw threaded spindle down.
Does not apply for vehicles with sports running gear!
- Bounce suspension of vehicles with standard suspension several times.
Checking toe constant after adjusting
The alignment unit checks the toe constant again.
If the measured values for the second check are within the check value tolerances then the adjustment is OK.
If the measured values lie outside the check values, then the adjustment must be repeated in the raised position again.