BMW X5: Adjusting Toe-In On Front Axle
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".
- If necessary, secure with steering wheel arrester
Version without active front steering:
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at top.
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.
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Fig. 24: Identifying Steering Gear And Cap
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.
Fit clamp (4).
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Fig. 25: Identifying Clamping Nut, Gripping Tie Rod End And Clamp
After installation:
- Check directional stability of car; if necessary, repeat toe-in adjustment
ADJUSTING REAR AXLE
NOTE: A camber change always means a toe change as well. The camber must therefore be adjusted first.
NOTE: Vehicles with reversing cameras only:
- Calibrate reversing camera (RFK) after chassis/wheel alignment.
Adjusting camber:
Replace nut (2) prior to adjustment and tighten to 5 Nm.
Turn eccentric bolt (1) to adjust camber to setpoint value.
Tighten nut (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.
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Fig. 26: Turning Eccentric Bolt
Adjusting toe:
Replace nut (2) prior to adjustment and tighten to 5 Nm.
Turn eccentric bolt (1) to adjust toe to specified value.
Tighten nut (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ.
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Fig. 27: Turning Eccentric Bolt
ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING
NOTE: Adjustment of the active front steering must be carried out:
- after adjustment work on the front axle/steering
- after all mechanical work on the steering system
- after replacement/programming or coding of the following
components:
- Steering column switch cluster
- DSC control unit
- Active front steering control unit
- ARS control unit
Connect vehicle to BMW diagnosis system.
Select and carry out initial operation/adjustment for active front steering under Service functions.
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Fig. 28: Identifying Rear Axle Components
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
Release of following screw/bolt connections:
Swinging arm, front/rear, to r
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