Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Before starting the procedure, measure the distance from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CONTROL POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION or WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to RAISING AND LOWERING WITH OPEN AND CLOSED AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM .

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nut -2-.

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-- Disconnect the bolting -3-.

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.

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To Protect Thread, Screw Nut On Pin A Few Turns

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-- Remove the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the :T40010A . Remove the nut.

NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

In order to not damage the joints of the upper control arms, the wheel bearing housing must be braced against too strong rebound using the :VAS6931 , for example.

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-- Install :T10149 with wheel bolt on wheel hub.

-- Support the wheel bearing housing over the :T10149 using the :VAS6931 .

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

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NOTE:

To remove the bolt -1-, turn the steering gear all the way to the left or right depending on the side of the vehicle.

-- Guide the control arm out and tilt it back.

-- Remove the nut from the ball joint pins just enough so it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.

-- Press the joint pin of the ball joint off the conical seat using the :T40010A .

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NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

Be careful not to damage CV boot in the process!

In order to not damage the joints of the upper control arms, the wheel bearing housing must be braced against too strong rebound using the :VAS6931 , for example.

-- Remove the nut from linkage stub of track control arm.

-- Remove track control arm.