31 12 004 Removing and installing/replacing bottom left or right control arm (All-Wheel Drive vehicle)
Necessary preliminary work:
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 31 12 7AZ .
Release spring strut shock absorber from control arm.
Installation note:
Note direction of insertion of screw.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Slacken nut (2).
Tightening torque 31 12 8AZ .
Release lower control arm/wheel control joint from swivel bearing.
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Keep wheel control joint to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Adhere to the assembly sequence.
Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 31 12 3AZ
Remove control arm (2).
Installation note:
Note direction of insertion of screw.
Replace screw and nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Replacement:
- Replace wheel control joint at control arm.
After installation
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .