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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2006COOPER CONVERTIBLE (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONTADJUSTING TOE-IN AND CAMBER ON FRONT AXLE
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)
Adjusting Toe-In and Camber on Front Axle
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)SECTION Adjusting Toe-In and Camber on Front Axle
32 00 601 - Adjusting toe-in on front axle
Note:
Refer to Troubleshooting if wheel camber is not in the specified target range.
Adjusting toe-in/toe-differential angle: Move wheels and steering gear to straight-ahead position.
Release lock nut (1).
Adjust toe-in to specified value by turning tie rod at hexagon (2).
Installation:
Make sure that gaiter (3) of tie rod does not turn as well.
Important!
Tie rods with lock screw connection:
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ [1][2]Specifications.
Important!
Tie rods with clamping ring screw connection:
Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ [1][2]Specifications.
RENDER: 1.0x
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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