Replacing a control arm
WARNING:
High-voltage system - danger to life
- Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling electric vehicles.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
- Remove CAMBER ARM COVER .
Release screw (1).
Installation note:
Observe installation sequence at the end of this procedure !
Manually lift wheel carrier in region of brake caliper if necessary.
Replace screw.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure during installation that in the connection area to the wheel carrier the tapered end of the bearing bushing (of the rubber mount) points in the direction of the wheel carrier.
Slacken nut (1).
Installation note:
Observe installation sequence at the end of this procedure !
Screw head faces away from direction of travel.
Replace self-locking nut.
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!
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:
- Put on screw (1) wishbone to wheel carrier manually!
- Fit control arm to rear axle support, insert screw and screw on nutNOTE: Tighten both screw connections in normal position only
- Tighten screw connection control arm to wheel carrier Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ .
- Tighten screw connection control arm to rear axle support
Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ .
Manually attach control arm screw (1) to wheel carrier.