Removing the control arm

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WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
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.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Removing the undershield on the left fuel tank.

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- Loosen screws (1).
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- Loosen screws (2).
- Remove the undershield (1) at the fuel tank on the left.
Refer to REMOVING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Removing rear tunnel connecting support.

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- Loosen screws (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Removing rear tunnel connecting support(3).
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTION TO THE REAR RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to DETACHING CABLES ON RIGHT AND LEFT .
Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to POSITIONING THE SPECIAL TOOL ON THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to DETACHING REAR AXLE .
Refer to LOWERING REAR AXLE .

Loosen nut (2) .
Pull out screw (1) .

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Release cable (1) from cable bracket (2) .
Remove the cable clip (2) .

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Loosen screw (1) .
Remove the control arm (2) .

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