33 32 190 Removing and installing/replacing left or right camber arm

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove coil spring at rear 
• Remove rubber mount for shock absorber mounting on camber arm 
• Remove jointed rod of ride-height sensor from camber arm bracket

Support wheel carrier with workshop jack.

Mark position of eccentric screw (1) to camber arm.

Replacement only: Carry over marking from old part to new part.

Release nut (2) and remove bolt towards rear.

Installation: 

Note insertion direction of bolt.

Replace self-locking nut.

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 10AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 1: Mark Position, Eccentric Screw, Nut And Removal Direction

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If necessary, remove exhaust system bracket from rear axle carrier.

If necessary, remove rear muffler from body.

Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).

Pull out eccentric screw and remove camber arm (3).

Installation: 

Note insertion direction of eccentric screw.

Align eccentric screw by means of marking to camber arm.

Fit eccentric washer (2).

Replace nut (1).

For tightening torque refer to 33 32 9AZ in 33 32 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Fig 2: Eccentric Washer, Camber Arm And Nut

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Replacement: 

Replace lower spring pad (refer to Removing And Installing/Replacing Coil Spring ).

Version with xenon lights: 

Release screw (1) and remove bracket (2).

For tightening torque refer to 37 14 4AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS .

Fig 3: Lower Spring Pad Bracket And Screw

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After installation: 

• Perform chassis alignment check