33 32 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right toe arm

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR WHEEL

If necessary, open cover (1) on stoneguard (2).

Mark position of eccentric bolt to rear axle support.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Stoneguard

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Release bolt.

Tightening torque 33 32 8AZ .

Installation:

If necessary, turn toe arm by hand.

Fig 2: Locating Toe Arm Bolt

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

Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .

Unscrew eccentric bolt towards front and remove toe arm (3).

Fig 3: Removing Toe Arm

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Installation:

Bolt head points in direction of travel.

Reinstall eccentric washer.

Replace self-locking nut.

Align eccentric bolt to rear axle support by means of marking.

After installation

Perform wheel/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