Removing the camber control arm
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
CAUTION:
Spring preload.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- The use of the specified special tool (tool) is mandatory.
- Carry out the described steps properly.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In the event of misuse or a deformed rear axle guide, the wheel carrier must always be replaced!
In the event of misuse or a deformed rear axle guide, the wheel carrier must always be replaced!
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to TENSIONING THE COIL SPRING .
Precondition
The coil spring is tensioned.
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Release nut (1).
- Release the attachment rod (2) from the camber control arm.
- For CFRP brake disks, position the special tool 5 A4A EC2 .
- Hand-tighten the lug bolt (1).
- Position special tool 2 358 630 .
- Turn lug bolts (1) until hand-tight.
- Support the wheel carrier with special tool 2 219 012 . When doing so, do not press against the spring force of the coil spring.
- Release nut (1).
- Pull out the screw (2).
- Disconnect the special tool 2 219 012 and set it aside.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Secure component against falling.
- Mark the position of the eccentric of the eccentric screw (1) for the camber control arm (2) to simplify the subsequent setting of the rear axle.
- Release nut (3) and remove the eccentric washer.
- Release nut (4).
- Pull out the eccentric screw (1) and the screw (5).
- Remove the camber control arm (2) with the tensioned coil spring (6).