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 support/wheel carrier, it is necessary after installation to carry out a wheel alignment . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

Release screw (1).

Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release nut (2), unscrew screw and remove toe arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Toe Arm Nut And Screw

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IMPORTANT: You must observe the installation sequence and installation notes!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious damage to the threads of the wheel carrier!
Do not use an impact screwdriver!
Installation sequence:
Firstly insert toe arm in axle support and do not screw!
Renew screw (1) and position on wheel carrier by hand! Twist toe arm a little so that screw (1) can be screwed in by hand without tension!
Insert screw in axle support and renew nut (2)!
Only apply tightening force to both screw connections in normal position.
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .
Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .

After installation:

Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .