Installing the camber control arm

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turning the eccentric bolts to adjust toe and camber may change the vehicle ride height. When replacing the screws, make sure the eccentric bolts are correctly positioned to keep the change in vehicle ride height during the adjustment work to a minimum.

Position the eccentric screw (1) during replacement in a way that the eccentric points vertically upwards!

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Position the camber control arm (1).
Replace the eccentric screw (7), the eccentric washer and nut (6).
Parts: eccentric screw, eccentric washer, nut
Insert eccentric screw (7).
Connect eccentric washer.
Screw on the nut (6).
Replace screw (4) and nut (5).
Parts: Bolt, nut
Insert screw (4).

Tighten nut (5).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Camber control arm to wheel earner
M14 Replace screw and nut.	Joining torque	165 Nm
M14 Replace screw and nut.	Angle of rotation	90°

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Replace screw (2) and nut (3).
Parts: Bolt, nut
Insert screw (2).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
For additional information see: technical data for REAR AXLE .

Tighten the nut (3) in the NORMAL POSITION .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Anti-roll bar link to camber control arm
M10 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque	56 Nm
M10 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Angle of rotation	90°

Tighten the nut (6) in the NORMAL POSITION .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Camber control arm to rear axle support
M14 Replace bolt, nut and eccentric washer. Tighten in normal position.	tightening torque	175 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
Refer to PERFORM CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .