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

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Special tools required:

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 Nut And Bolt

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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: Securing Special Tool 31 5 220 With Wheel Studs To Drive Flange

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Remove circlip (1).

Installation note:

Replace circlip (1).

Fig 3: Identifying 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 With 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

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After installation:

Activate and fill AIR SPRING SYSTEM
Carry out wheel alignment procedure. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .