33 32 091 Replacing a guide arm

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NOTE: If the guide arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Rear Wheel. .
Remove Stabilizer Links On Both Sides From Stabilizer and rotate stabilizer in upward direction

Release screw.

Installation:

If necessary, raise wheel carrier in area of brake caliper by hand.

Replace screw.

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 4AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Arm Screw

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IMPORTANT: Make sure during installation that in the connection area to the wheel carrier the tapered end of the bearing bushing (of the rubber mount) points in the direction of the wheel carrier.

Fig 2: Identifying Connection Area To Wheel Carrier

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Release nut (1) and remove bolt towards rear.

Remove guide arm (2).

Installation:

Note insertion direction of bolt.

Replace self-locking nut.

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 3AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 3: Identifying Nut And Guide Arm

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After installation:

Perform Chassis Alignment Check