Remove/Install Front Lower Transverse Control Arm Supporting Joint - AR33.20-P-0440ME

Model 167 

Fig 1: Front Lower Transverse Control Arm Supporting Joint Components Location - Model 167

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Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove lower control arm (1).		AR33.20-P-0510ME
2	Clamp lower transverse control arm (1) in a vise.	Use soft vise jaws. Otherwise damage will occur.
3	Unbolt nut (2).	Locking slotted nut, supporting ball joint to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1005-01W
		Socket wrench	Fig 2
4	Remove supporting joint (4) from lower transverse control arm (1).
5	Install in the reverse order.

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 167
BA33.20-P-1005-01W	Locking slotted nut, supporting ball joint to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	120
		Stage 2	∠°	45

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench (167 589 00 09 00)

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