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, it will be necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD assembly.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

F01, F02:

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

Tightening torque 33 32 10AZ .

Installation note:

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Nut

G06889868

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Replace self-locking nut. Remove cable holder (1) from toe arm, if applicable.

Installation note:

Replace faulty cable clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holder

G06889869

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .

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

Installation note:

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Fig 3: Identifying Toe Link Bolt

G06889870

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ

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 Wheel Carrier Toe Link Nut

G06889871

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After installation:

Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .

NOTE: If the toe arm is detached from the rear axle support, it will be necessary to carry out a wheel alignment procedure after . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD assembly.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .

Remove toe link (2) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Replace nut (1).

Insert toe link (2) first in wheel carrier.

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

Fig 1: Removing Toe Link From Wheel Carrier

G09927084

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Remove cable clip (3).

Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to rear axle support to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ .

Remove the eccentric washer.

Pull out eccentric bolt and remove toe arm (2).

Installation note:

Replace nut (1).

Tighten down screw connection in NORMAL POSITION .

Replace faulty cable clips.

The left and right cable clips are different.

Fig 2: Identifying Toe Arm, Cable Clip And Nut
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After installation:

Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .