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

If necessary, open cover (1) on stoneguard (2).

Mark position of eccentric screw to rear axle carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover On Stoneguard

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Release screw.

Installation:

If necessary, turn toe arm by hand.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ, see 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS

Fig 2: Locating Toe Arm Screw

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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.

Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ, see 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS

Fig 3: Removing Toe Arm

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT .