Adjusting Front Axle With KDS (Toe-In and Camber)

Adjusting Front Axle With KDS (Toe-In and Camber)


Adjusting camber:
A change in camber also means a change in toe; this means that camber must be adjusted first. Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no circumstances be rectified by camber adjustment.





If necessary, drive out centering pin (1) towards bottom, unscrew M3 centering pin (1) -> is no longer needed.
Remove dirt in area of support bearing in wheel arch from below with compressed air.
Remove nut (2).
Slacken nuts (3) approx. 1 1/2 turns.





Insert special tool 32 3 140 in opening of wheel arch and over nuts.
Adjust camber by turning nut to specified value.
Max. possible change in camber =± 18°.





Replace nut (2) and tighten down.
Spring strut mount to wheel house
Flanged hexagon nut 18 mm 24 Nm
Flanged hexagon nut 21 Nm 34 Nm

Remove special tool.





Replace nuts (3) and tighten down.
Spring strut mount to wheel house
Flanged hexagon nut 18 mm 24 Nm
Flanged hexagon nut 21 Nm 34 Nm


Adjusting toe-in/toe-differential angle:





Move wheels and steering gear to straight-ahead position (markings on cap (1) and on housing (2) must line up).





Slacken clamping nut (1) on steering tie rod.
Adjust wheel toe-in to specified value by turning tie rod at hexagon head (2).

Installation:
Make sure steering packing is not turned.
Tie Rod Clamping Nut 45 Nm