31 12 001 Replacing left or right control arm

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CONTROL ARM .

Detach BRACKET WITH RUBBER MOUNT FROM CONTROL ARM .

Check rubber mount for damage, replace RUBBER MOUNT  if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Arm

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After Installation note: 

• Perform wheel/chassis alignment check.

  See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .