Tightening the threaded connection to the control arm in the normal position

• Secure special tool 2 358 630 to drive flange with lug bolts.
• Insert the universal jack into the special tool  2 358 630 

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• Loosen screw (1)  .
• Detach the spring strut from the wheel carrier.

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• Adjust NORMAL POSITION .
• Make sure that the spring strut shock absorber is not screwed to the wheel carrier.
• Use the workshop jack and the special tool  2 358 630  to push the wheel carrier up until it reaches  dimension (A)  .

  Dimension (A)  = Center of the wheel hub to the upper edge of the wheel arch

  Dimension (A)  = 380 mm

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
• Replace the screw (1)  .

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten the bolt (1)  on the control arm (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Control arm to wheel carrier
  M16 Replace screw. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque	165 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
• Replace the nut (2)  and screw (1)  .

  Parts:  Nut, bolt

• Tighten the nut (2)  and screw (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Control arm to rear axle support
  M14 Replace screw and nut. Tighten in normal position.	Joining torque	165 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Lower the universal jack and set it aside.
• Remove special tool 2 358 630 .

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .
  For additional information see: technical data for REAR AXLE .
• Position the spring strut on the wheel carrier.
• Replace the screw (1)  .

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten the screw (1)  in NORMAL POSITION .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear spring strut to wheel carrier
  M16 Replace screw. Tighten in normal position.	tightening torque	250 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR TO THE SERVOMOTOR OF THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: SECURING CABLE .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECTING THE CABLE (ADDITIONAL WORK ON ACTIVE STABILIZER .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTORS ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING CABLES ON RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR TO THE REAR RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
• Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to PERFORM CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .