33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm

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NOTE: If the control 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

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .

Installation:

If necessary, raise brake disk in drive flange area with workshop jack.

Replace screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control 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 Bearing Bushing Position

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Release nut (1) and remove screw towards front.

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

Unclip line holder (3) for pulse generator or brake pad sensor on control arm.

Remove control arm (2).

Fig 3: Removing Control Arm Nut

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Installation:

Bolt head points in direction of travel.

Replace self-locking nut.

After installation

Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD