An adjusting element (1; 3; 5; 7) formed in one piece and made of metal for compensating a tolerance in the distance between a first A and a second component B is described. The adjusting element (1; 3; 5; 7) comprises: a hollow-cylindrical body (10) having a radially outwardly extending flange (16) adjacent to a first axial end (12) and an outer thread (22) of a first thread direction at a radial outer side, a drive feature (30) so that the adjusting element (1; 3; 5; 7) is rotatable by a tool, a receiving portion (32) at the radial inner side of the hollow-cylindrical body (10), in which a dragging element (50; 52; 54; 56; 58; 59) is to be received, wherein the receiving portion (32) comprises at least one radially inwardly extending protrusion (36), in particular a plurality of radially inwardly extending protrusions (36), at a radial inner side of the hollow-cylindrical body (10) adapted to a form-fit connection with the dragging element (50; 52; 54; 56; 58) and at least one shoulder (42) extending circumferentially at the radial inner side and providing an axial limitation.