33 32 091 Replacing a control arm
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NOTE:
If the control arm is detached from the rear axle support, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Deactivate and empty AIR SPRING SYSTEM .
Slacken nut (1).
Remove guide arm (2) from wheel carrier.
Installation:
Keep guide arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .
Mark position of eccentric screw (4) to rear axle carrier.
Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).
Pull out eccentric screw (4) and remove guide arm (3).
Installation:
Refit eccentric washer.
Replace self-locking nut.
Align eccentric bolt to rear axle support by means of marking.
Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .
After installation
- Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .