33 32 091 Replacing a control arm

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL
Deactivate and empty AIR SPRING SYSTEM

Slacken nut (1).

Remove guide arm (2) from wheel carrier.

Installation:

Keep guide arm to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Guide Arm And Nut

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Mark position of eccentric screw (4) to rear axle carrier.

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

Pull out eccentric screw (4) and remove guide arm (3).

Installation:

Refit eccentric washer.

Replace self-locking nut.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Nut, Eccentric Washer, Eccentric Screw And Guide Arm

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Tighten bolt connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ .

After installation:

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