BMW 3 (E46). Manual - part 156
Note:
Steering rack can be centered by
aligning centering mark on steering
shaft with lug on steering rack.
To keep steering wheel centered,
adjust both tie rods equal amounts.
Make sure the rubber boot on the
rack moves freely on the tie rod and
does not become twisted.
Tightening torque
Tie rod lock nut
45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Rear wheel camber
Rear wheel camber is adjusted at outer
end of rear lower control arm using
camber adjusting bolt.
Make sure bolt remains between
two alignment lugs (arrows) on end
of control arm.
Check toe setting as described
below.
Tightening torque
Rear lower control
arm to rear trailing
arm
77 Nm (57 ft-lb)
Rear wheel toe
Loosen trailing arm bracket mounting
bolts (arrows).