Replacing Bracket For Control Arm

Replacing Bracket For Control Arm


Caution!
If a bracket is replaced, a new rubber mount must also be installed on the other side.

Remove engine underguard and if necessary heat shield on right.
Remove reinforcement (plate).





Unfasten screws.

Installation:
Control arm holder to engine carrier 59 Nm
Note: Replace Screws.





Punch-mark center of control arm.





Composite parts of special tool 00 7 500.





If necessary, remachine special tool 31 2 151 as per drawing.





Detach bracket with special tool 00 7 500/31 2 151 from control arm.

Caution!
Never re-use a rubber mount pulled off from control arm. Rubber-coated inner sleeve is destroyed if pulled off dry.





Mark out dimension (A) at control arm pin.
M3:
A=299 � 2 mm

Caution!
If measurement (A) is not strictly adhered to, this will result in impaired vehicle handling and early rubber mount wear!





Coat control arm pin and rubber mount bushing with low surface-tension water. Mixture ratio:
1 part soap to 20 parts water.
Ensure positive locking (1) of bushing and control arm pin.
The larger diameters of the bores (2) point to the engine support.





Attach special tool 31 2 153 with extensions (1) from puller set to control arm opening.
Install new bracket on control arm with special tools 00 7 500 and 31 2 152/154/157.
Edge of inner sleeve of rubber mount must be flush with marking (A).
Relieve tension on special tool. Check position of rubber mount to marking (measurement A) and correct if necessary.