NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to simplify the adjustment procedure.
Version with active steering:
Version without active steering:
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Move steering into straight-ahead driving position by means of markings on cap (1) and steering box (2).
Align steering wheel and secure with steering wheel arrester.
Clean thread on track rod.
Slacken clamping nut (2), gripping track rod end (1) in the process.
Remove clamp (4).
Turn track rod (3) to adjust toe-in to setpoint value.
Version with active steering: Check total steering angle; if necessary, set to "zero".
Check toe values, repeat adjustment if necessary.
Tighten down clamping nut (2).
Fit clamp (4).
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Condition based service (applies to certain vehicles only) - service bulletin si
b 00 07 02 (2/2009): Service recognition
The vehicle recognizes when a service is required using the following three methods:
A. Adaptive, using sensor technology and algorithms to determine the required maintenance of a service
item depending upon the individual customer driving style. For example:
Oil change is determined from the e ...