33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm
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IMPORTANT:
The control arm to wheel carrier connection has been changed from a conical seat to a ball seat! Spare parts are offered for both variants.
To ensure a correct bolt connection, check before installing the control arm whether the seat for the control arm matches the seat for the wheel carrier.
To ensure a correct bolt connection, check before installing the control arm whether the seat for the control arm matches the seat for the wheel carrier.
Variants:
A Conical seat
B Ball seat
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.
- E61: Deactivate and empty air spring system
Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Unclip line for pulse generator (1) from holder (2).
Only on right side: Unclip line for brake pad wear sensor (3) from holder (2).
Unscrew nut (1).
Remove control arm at top from wheel carrier.
Installation:
Keep control arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .
Unscrew nut (1).
Pull out bolt (2) and remove control arm.
Installation:
Note insertion direction of screw.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Tightening torque 33 32 14AZ .
Replacement:
Unclip holder on control arm.
After installation:
- E61: Activate and fill air suspension system
- Perform chassis alignment check. See KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .