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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 866 (STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - REPAIR)00 ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT32 00 601 ADJUSTING TOE-IN ON FRONT AXLE
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

32 00 601 Adjusting Toe-In On Front Axle

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 32 00 601 Adjusting Toe-In On Front Axle
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NOTE: Camber and toe-in influence each other. Adjust the toe-in first in order to simplify the adjustment procedure.

Version with active front steering: 

  • Align steering wheel
  • Set cumulative steering angle by means of the service function "Carry out initial operation/adjustment for active front steering  " to "zero". See 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .
  • If necessary, secure with steering wheel arrester

Version without active front steering: 

If necessary, remove steering gear cover at top  . See 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP LEFT STEERING GEAR COVER and 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP RIGHT STEERING GEAR COVER .

Move steering into straight-ahead position by means of markings on cap (1) and steering gear (2).

Align steering wheel and secure with steering wheel arrester.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear And Cap
G04742403Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Clean thread on tie rod.

Slacken clamping nut (2), gripping tie rod end (1) in the process.

Remove clamp (4).

Turn tie rod (3) to adjust toe-in to specified value.

Version with active front steering: Check cumulative steering angle; if necessary, set to "zero".

Check toe values, repeat adjustment if necessary.

Tighten down clamping nut (2).

Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ. 

See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fit clamp (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Nut, Gripping Tie Rod End And Clamp
G04742404Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: 

  • Check directional stability of car; if necessary, repeat toe-in adjustment
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