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
If necessary, open cover (1) on stoneguard (2).
Mark position of eccentric screw to rear axle carrier.
Release screw.
Installation:
If necessary, turn toe arm by hand.
See Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .
Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).
Unscrew eccentric bolt towards front and remove toe arm (3).
Installation:
Bolt head points in direction of travel.
Reinstall eccentric washer.
Replace self-locking nut.
Align eccentric screw by means of marking to rear axle carrier.
See Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK