33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm (M5)
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NOTE:
If the toe arm is detached from the rear axle support, it will be necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after
. 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
assembly.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .
Remove toe link (2) from wheel carrier.
Installation note:
Replace nut (1).
Insert toe link (2) first in wheel carrier.
Keep toe link to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Remove cable clip (3).
Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .
Remove the eccentric washer.
Pull out eccentric bolt and remove toe arm (2).
Installation note:
Replace nut (1).
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Replace faulty cable clips.
- The left and right cable clips are different.
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 .