Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove front wheel.

Version with xenon lights: 

Release nut (1) and remove jointed rod (2) from control arm (3).

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque, see 3 14 3AZ in 37 14 ELECTRIC COMPONENTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Jointed Rod Of Control Arm With Nut

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Release nut (1) and remove bolt (2) towards front.

Press swivel bearing in area of compression strut outwards and remove control arm from front axle carrier.

Installation: 

Make sure that diesel enclosure is correctly positioned to side of control arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Compression Strut With Nut And Bolt

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Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 3AZ .

Release nut (1) approx. 3□-4 thread turns; if necessary, grip at hexagon.

If necessary, replace lower section 31 2 242 with lower section 31 2 246.

Press off wishbone from swivel bearing using special tool 31 2 240 (consisting of 31 2 241, 31 2 243, 31 2 244, 31 2 245 and 31 2 246).

Unscrew nut (1) and remove control arm.

Fig 3: Pressing Of Wishbone From Swivel Bearing Using Special Tool 31 2 240

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Installation: 

Keep journal on ball head and bushing in swivel bearing clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 4AZ .