33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Rear Wheel .

Release screw (1).

Installation:

If necessary, raise brake disk in drive flange area with workshop jack.

Replace screw.

See Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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IMPORTANT: Make sure during installation that in the connection area to the wheel carrier the tapered end of the bearing bushing (of the rubber mount) points in the direction of the wheel carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Connection Area To Wheel Carrier Tapered End

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Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.

Unclip line holder (3) for pulse generator or brake pad sensor on control arm.

Remove control arm (2).

Installation:

Bolt head points in direction of travel.

Replace self-locking nut.

See Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 3: Removing Control Arm

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After installation:

Perform Chassis Alignment Check .