33 32 071 Replacing One Upper Control Arm

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle . See 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM

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 See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL

Release nut (1) and remove bolt (2) towards front.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in normal position . See 32 00... MOVE VEHICLE INTO NORMAL POSITION

Tightening torque 33 32 14AZ . See 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS

Fig 1: Removing Upper Control Arm Nut & Bolt

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Remove holders (1) from control arm.

Release nut; if necessary, grip at external hexagon/Torx socket.

Take off control arm.

Installation:

Keep control arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ . See 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS

Fig 2: Removing Holders From Control Arm

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check See 32 00 ... TROUBLESHOOTING AFTER WHEEL/CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK ON REAR AXLE