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

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NOTE: If the toe arm is detached from the rear axle support, it will be necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after assembly. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

F01, F02:

Release nut (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque: see 10AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield And Nut

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Remove cable holder (1) from toe arm, if applicable.

Installation note:

Replace faulty cable clips.

Fig 2: Releasing Collar Nut

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: see 6AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Pull out bolt (1) and remove toe link (2).

Installation note:

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 3: Identifying Toe Link And Bolt

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque: see 7AZ in 33 32 TRAILING ARMS AND STRUTS

Remove toe link (2) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Insert toe link (2) first in wheel carrier.

Keep toe link to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Toe Link And Slacken Nut

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