Installing upper control arm

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WARNING: Wheel bearing housing raised incorrectly

Risk of crushing
Risk of damage to components

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).

Information

All screws and threaded joints on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -1- , from lower edge of wing to center of axle corresponds to vehicle position. The current height can be found in → 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT . Always observe the following points!

Dimension 1 - center of wheel to lower edge of wing (rear axle shown)
Screws and nuts are Geomet-coated and must not be greased .

Installation is performed in reverse order.
Observe specified tightening torques:

Upper control arm to rear axle housing: Initial tightening 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) Final tightening +180°

Upper control arm to wheel bearing housing: Tightening torque 95 Nm (70 ftlb.)