33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm

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NOTE: If the toe arm is detached from the rear axle carrier/wheel carrier, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Rear Wheel. .

Mark position of eccentric screw to rear axle carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Eccentric Screw To Rear Axle Carrier

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Release screw.

Installation:

If necessary, turn toe arm by hand.

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 8AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 2: Identifying Toe Arm Screw

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Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).

Pull out eccentric screw and remove toe arm (3).

Installation:

Note insertion direction of eccentric screw.

Align eccentric screw by means of marking to rear axle carrier.

Fit eccentric washer (2).

Replace nut (1).

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 7AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 3: Identifying Eccentric Washer, Nut And Toe Arm

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After installation:

Perform Chassis Alignment Check