33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm
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IMPORTANT:
- The toe link must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
- If the toe link is bent, the control arm/wheel carrier screw connection must be renewed.
NOTE:
If the toe link is detached from the rear axle support, it will be necessary to carry out the 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
.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR WHEEL .
Open clips and remove cable for pulse generator.
Installation note:
Replace defective clamps.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .
Installation note:
Replace screw.
The toe link must be installed with the opening (U-section) facing downward!
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.
Release nut (2) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .
Installation note:
Replace nut.
Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .
Installation note:
When installing, ensure that the tapered side of the bearing bush is connected first toward the wheel carrier.
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 .