BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting rear axle
NOTE: A camber change always means a toe change as well. The camber must therefore be adjusted first.
Adjusting camber:
Renew nut (1) and eccentric bolt (2) and tighten to 5 Nm.
Turn eccentric bolt (2) to adjust camber to setpoint value.
Tighten nut (1).
Adjusting toe:
Renew nut (2) and eccentric bolt (1) and tighten to 5 Nm.
Turn eccentric bolt (1) to adjust toe to setpoint value.
Tighten nut (2).
Additional work for camber correction
IMPORTANT:
Changes in axle geometry caused by accidents must under no circumstances be rectified by
camber adjustment!
NOTE:
The swivel be ...
Adjusting toe-in on front axle
NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to
simplify the adjustment procedure.
Version with active steering:
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electronic damping force adjustment: Removing and installing/replacing control unit for vertical dynamic control
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE .
Remove FLAP IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT .
Undo screw (1), release expanding ...
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