Installing the camber control arm

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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.

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).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Replace screw (2) and nut (3).
Parts: Bolt, nut
Insert screw (2).

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

Tighten the nut (3) in the NORMAL POSITION .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Tighten the nut (6) in the NORMAL POSITION .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM .