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 .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .

Installation:

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

Replace screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel Mounting Nut

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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 Wheel Carrier Connection Area

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Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

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.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Arm Components

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD