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Rear (E53)

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NOTE: Unscrew a stubborn nut with special tool (32 3 152).
  1. Release nut (1) with special tool (32 3 151/152) and remove. See Fig 1.
  2. Replace nut (1). Eccentric washer (2) must be located between stops. See Figure.
  3. Tighten down new nut (1) with special tool (32 3 151/152) to specification. See E53  under TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
  4. Slacken nut (1) approximately 3/4 turn.
  5. Adjust toe-in by turning eccentric screw. See Figure. Tighten to specification. See E53  under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.
    6. CAUTION: If the nut is tightened down more than 4 times during adjustment, it must be replaced again. The self-locking effect becomes too slight.
  6. Tighten down nut with special tool (32 3 151/152) to specification. See E53  under TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig 1: Releasing Nut (E53 Rear)
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