Rear Axle Camber, Adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Fine tooth ratchet, commercially available
- 21 mm internal multi-point socket, commercially available
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts information prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Nut - For Adjusting Bolt
Procedure
-- Remove the nut -1- from the subframe/rear lower transverse link threaded connection and install the new nut all the way.
-- Adjust the camber by rotating the adjusting bolt -2-.
To turn the adjusting bolt, turn the hex head at the >>top of the bolt<<.
- Axle alignment specified values. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES, SEDAN / AVANT .
The maximum adjustment range is 135° to left or right of center position.
Do not rotate the adjusting bolt -2- further once the end position has been reached or the components will be damaged.
For clarity the rear wheel is not shown.
-- Tighten the nut and check the camber value again. Refer to AXLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFIED VALUES, SEDAN / AVANT .
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - TRANSVERSE LINK
