33 32 077 Removing and Installing/Replacing Top Right Wishbone

33 32 077 - Removing and installing / replacing top right control arm





Special tools required:
- 31 5 220





Note:
If the upper 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 output shaft from rear differential and tie back
- Remove coil spring 33 53 000 Removing and Installing / Replacing Rear Left or Right Coil Spring





Release stabilizer on upper control arm.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ 33 55 Stabilizer Bar (Rear Axle).





Release nut (1) and remove screw.

Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ 33 32 Control Arms and Struts (Rear).





Release bolt (1) on rear axle carrier and unscrew towards rear.

Remove upper control arm at side.





Installation:
Tighten control arm on rear axle carrier in normal position.

Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ 33 32 Control Arms and Struts (Rear).

Adjusting normal position:

Important:

Coil spring must not be fitted yet!

Press wheel carrier upwards with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack up to dimension A.

Dimension A = middle of wheel hub to top edge of wheel arch

Conventional chassis/suspension:

A = 361 mm

EDC suspension:

A = 351 mm





After installation:

- Perform chassis alignment check 32 00 155 KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride Height Measurement Without Vehicle Load