Necessary preliminary tasks

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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.

Tightening torque 33 32 10AZ .

Installation:

Note insertion direction of screw.

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Camber Arm Eccentric Screw And Nut

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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).

Tightening torque 33 32 9AZ .

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).

Fig 2: Identifying Camber Arm, Eccentric Washer And Nut

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