33 32 071 Replacing One Upper Control Arm

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle . See 00 ... ... RAISING VEHICLE WITH TROLLEY JACK .

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

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in normal position.

Tightening torque. See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Removing 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. See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 2: Removing Holders From Control Arm

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 ... CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE .