Installing the left and right wheel carrier completely

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tighten the screw connection in the NORMAL POSITION .

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Position the wheel carrier (1) completely on the rear axle support (2) .

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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.
During replacement, position eccentric screw (1) such that the eccentric points vertically upwards.

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Replace the nuts (1) and (3) .
Parts: Nuts
Replace the bolt (2) and the eccentric screw (4) .
Parts: Screw, eccentric screw
Position the wishbone at the top on rear axle support.
Insert the eccentric screw (4) .
Position the eccentric washer and turn nut (3) until hand-tight.
Position the control arm on the rear axle support.

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Insert the screw (2) and hand-tighten the nut (1) .
The threaded connections are tightened later in NORMAL POSITION .