31 12 024 Replacing wheel guide joint in left or right control arm

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Left side only:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 37 14 5AZ

Remove bracket (3) from control arm.

Installation note:

Sensor lever (4) must point from ride-height sensor to left front wheel.

Align bracket (3) by way of lug (2) to corresponding opening in control arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Sensor Lever, Bracket And Lug

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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 2AZ

Press wheel guide joint off swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 310.

Installation note:

Keep wheel guide joint to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 2: Pressing Wheel Guide Joint Off Swivel Bearing With Special Tool 31 2 310

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Release nuts (1) and remove wheel guide joint (2).

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ

Installation note:

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

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Guide Joint

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After Installation note:

NOTE: Only cars with DSC are fitted with a steering angle sensor (integrated in the steering column switch cluster).