33 32 086 Removing and installing/replacing bottom left (or right) control arm

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear WHEEL .
If necessary, remove spare wheel
Remove underbody panelling . See 51 47... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING .

Lower complete exhaust system . See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -CLUBMAN .

NOTE: Removal of heat shield described by way of example on the MINI ONE. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.

Release sheet nuts (1) and screws (2).

Remove heat shield (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield, Sheet Nuts And Screws

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

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Refit eccentric adjustment washer.

Tighten bolt connection in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.

Slacken nut (2).

Remove screw and then remove control arm.

Installation:

Fig 2: Release Screw (1) And Slacken Nut (2)

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Replace self-locking nut.

Tighten bolt connection in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ.

After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .