PRE-RELEASE
Toe-in
| Toe-in |
| Adjusting with the toe-in beam |
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Roll the car slowly straight ahead on a level floor and let it come to a stop without using the brakes.
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Measure A with the toe-in beam 88 19 031 between the edges of the rims at axle height. Make a chalk mark at the measuring points. Roll the car forwards until the chalk mark is again at axle height. Measure B. With this method, the toe-in beam 88 19 031 is at the same point relative to the floor when measuring both A and B. In this way, any unevenness in the floor surface will not affect the result.
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If adjustment is necessary, adjust the distance between the track-rod ends and the track rod on both sides. Undo the lock bolts on the track rod and track-rod ends.
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Turn the adjusting screw with a spanner to the right or left and as shown in the table, until the correct toe-in is obtained. Tighten the lock bolts with a torque wrench.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 lbf ft).
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Check the length of the track rod, see
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| 6. |
Test drive and check that the steering wheel position is correct.
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| Toe-in at edge of wheel rim |
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= nominal value (15" wheel)
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| B. |
= mm
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| C. |
= no. of turns
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Example of how to use the table.
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Secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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When checking toe-in, read “0.5 toe-out”.
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Follow the top line of the table to “0.5 toe-out”. An imaginary line perpendicular to “0.5 toe-out” gives a reading of just under 1/8 turn. Turn the adjusting screw this amount on both sides.
Tightening torques: Adjusting screw 22 Nm (16 lbf ft)
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