33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm: Notes

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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 assembly. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

Release nut (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque 33 32 10AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Self-Locking Nut And Heat Shield

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Remove cable holder (1) from toe arm, if applicable.

Installation note:

Replace faulty cable clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holder

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .

Pull out bolt (1) and remove toe link (2).

Installation note:

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 3: Identifying Toe Link With Screw And Bolt

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ

Remove toe link (2) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Insert toe link (2) first in wheel carrier.

Keep toe link to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Slacken Nut And Toe Link

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