Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm
WARNING:
High-voltage system - danger to life
- Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for working with electric vehicles.
NOTE:
If the toe arm is detached from the rear axle support/wheel carrier, it is necessary after installation to carry out a wheel alignment. Refer to 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 REAR WHEEL .
Release screw (1).
Mark installation position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.
Release nut (2), unscrew screw and remove toe arm.
IMPORTANT:
You must observe the installation sequence and installation notes!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious damage to the threads of the wheel carrier!
Do not use an impact screwdriver!
Installation sequence:
Firstly insert toe arm in axle support and do not screw!
Replace screw (1) and position on wheel carrier by hand! Twist toe arm a little so that screw (1) can be screwed in by hand without tension!
Insert screw in axle support and replace nut (2)!
Only apply tightening force to both screw connections In normal position.
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .
Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious damage to the threads of the wheel carrier!
Do not use an impact screwdriver!
Installation sequence:
Firstly insert toe arm in axle support and do not screw!
Replace screw (1) and position on wheel carrier by hand! Twist toe arm a little so that screw (1) can be screwed in by hand without tension!
Insert screw in axle support and replace nut (2)!
Only apply tightening force to both screw connections In normal position.
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .
Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .
After installation:
- Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .