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 . See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Release screw (1).

Installation:

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

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ, see 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 Tapered End Of Bearing Bushing

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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.

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ, see 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS

Fig 3: Removing Control Arm

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT .