Removing and installing/replacing left or right control arm
WARNING:
High-voltage system - danger to life
- Observe the SAFETY INFORMATION for working with electric vehicles.
NOTE:
If the wishbone is detached from the front axle support, it will be necessary to carry out the Wheel Alignment Procedure
. CARRY OUT KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION
or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT WHEEL .
- Remove FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION .
Only on ride-height sensor at left:
Release link at wishbone.
Release nut (1), if necessary, grip at inner Torx socket.
Tightening torque 31 12 4AZ .
Installation note:
Keep wishbone to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 31 12 3AZ .
Remove screw towards front.
Take off wishbone.
Installation note:
Replace screw and nut.
Bolt head points in direction of travel.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
After installation:
- Carry out Wheel Alignment Procedure. Refer to CARRY OUT KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .