Toe-In Adjustment: Rear

2006 BMW 760LiSECTION Rear
NOTE: A change of camber always involves a change of toe. Adjust camber first. See CAMBER ADJUSTMENTΒ  .
  1. Replace nut (1). Ensure eccentric washer (2) is correctly located. See Fig 1 . Tighten nut (1) to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .
  2. Release nut (1) again by 1/2 to 1 turn.
  3. Adjust toe with eccentric screw (3) precisely to specification. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .
  4. CAUTION: If the nut is tightened down more than 10 times during adjustment, it must be replaced again. The self-locking effect becomes too slight.
  5. Ensure eccentric washer is correctly located (2). See Fig 1 . Tighten nut (1) to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .
Fig 1: Locating Nut & Eccentric Washer
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