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).

Installation:

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

Replace screw.

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 6AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Screw

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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 Bearing Bushing

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Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.

Remove lines (3) for pulse generator/brake pad sensor with retaining clips from control arm.

Remove control arm (2).

Installation:

Bolt head points in direction of travel.

Replace self-locking nut.

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 5AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 3: Control Arm, Nut, Line Holder And Removal Direction

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check