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 Owners Manual > DSC Dynamic Stability
Control: The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the power
wheels when driving off and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle conditions
such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes to t ...