Removing the 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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
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.
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to RELEASING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR FROM THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to LOOSENING CABLE OF REAR LEFT AND RIGHT RPM SENSOR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM THE BODY .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT COIL SPRING .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to POSITIONING THE SPECIAL TOOL ON THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to LOWERING REAR AXLE SUPPORT .