Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 BMW Z8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Toe-In Adjustment: Rear
NOTE:
Any change in camber always involves a change in toe. The camber must always be adjusted first. See REAR
under CAMBER ADJUSTMENT.
- Replace and tighten down disc collar nut. See Fig 1 .
- Tighten disc collar nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Release disc collar nut again by 1/2 to 1 turn.
- Adjust toe-in with eccentric screw. See Fig 2 . Adjust to specification. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten down disc collar nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
CAUTION:
If the disc collar nut is tightened down more than 10 times during adjustment, it must be replaced. The self-locking effect becomes too slight.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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