33 32 190 Removing and installing/replacing left or right camber arm

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NOTE: If the camber 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 work:

Remove COIL SPRING, REAR .
Remove CAMBER ARM COVER .

Only on left side at ride-height sensor:

Release screw (1) and remove holder (2) with jointed rod.

Tightening torque 37 14 3AZ .

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Ride-Height Sensor Screw And Holder

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Secure camber arm against falling off.

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

Release nut (1) and remove eccentric bolt.

Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ .

Installation note:

Note insertion direction of eccentric screw.

Replace nut.

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 2: Identifying Camber Arm Nuts

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Release nut (2) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 10AZ .

Installation note:

Note direction of insertion of screw.

Replace nut.

Release nut (3) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 52 3AZ .

Installation note:

Note direction of insertion of bolts.

Replace screw and nut.

Tighten down screw connection in normal position.

After installation:

Carry out wheel alignment procedure . 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 .