33 32 240 Replacing ball joint in left or right swinging arm/wheel carrier

Special tools required: 

• 00 2 030
• 31 5 220
• 33 3 333
• 33 4 191
• 33 4 192
• 33 4 193
• 33 4 194

Necessary preliminary work 

• Deactivate and drain AIR SPRING/SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• RELEASE  shock absorber on swinging arm.
• Release INTEGRAL LINK  at swinging arm.
• Release ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK  at swinging arm.

Slacken nut (1).

Remove bolt (2) towards rear.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Swinging Arm Bolt And Nut

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Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs to drive flange.

Support axle support with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack 00 2 030 .

Fig 2: Supporting Axle Support Using Special Tool 31 5 220 And Workshop Jack 00 2 030

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Remove circlip (1).

Installation note: 

Replace circlip (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Swinging Arm/Wheel Carrier Circlip

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Pull out ball joint with special tools 33 4 193 , 33 4 191 , 33 4 192 and 33 3 333 .

Fig 4: Pulling Out Ball Joint Using Special Tools (33 4 193, 33 4 191, 33 4 192 And 33 3 333)

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Fit new ball joint (1) with special tools 33 3 333 , 33 4 192 , 33 4 191 and 33 4 194 .

Fig 5: Fitting Ball Joint With Special Tools (33 3 333, 33 4 192, 33 4 191 And 33 4 194)

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After installation:

• Activate and fill AIR SPRING SYSTEM
• 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 .