31 12 002 Removing and installing/replacing top left control arm

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Special tools required:

31 5 220

NOTE: Control arms with + or - marking (see Fig 1) are camber correction arms:
- Underdimension variant
+ Overdimension variant

These camber correction arms are used to correct the camber values by 30 minutes. To be used only if the tolerance values are exceeded or undershot!

An unmarked control arm is a standard part.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Arms Marking Area

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT PARTITION WALL FOR EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT
Detach coolant expansion tank and place to one side
NOTE: Level switch can slip out of the coolant expansion tank in the process.
Remove FRONT WHEELS

Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 31 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Self-Locking Nuts

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove jointed rod (2) from upper control arm (3).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Jointed Rod And Upper Control Arm

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Secure special tool 31 5 220 to drive flange with wheel studs.

Support swivel bearing with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack.

Fig 4: Supporting Swivel Bearing With Special Tool (31 5 220) And Workshop Jack

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Unfasten nut (1) and remove screw (2).

Installation:

Keep control arm to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Note insertion direction of screw.

Screw must rest correctly in groove of ball stud.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 6AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Unfasten Nut And Screw

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Release nuts of screws (1).

Remove screws (1); if necessary, lower/raise swivel bearing and spring strut using workshop jack.

Remove control arm (2) from swivel bearing.

Installation:

Replace screws and nuts.

Set ride height at front left (right) to normal position (see 31 00 FRONT AXLE - RIDE HEIGHT E71 ) and tighten screw/bolt connection.

Tightening torque 31 12 5AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Control Arm Screws

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After installation:

Carry out RIDE-HEIGHT CALIBRATION