33 32 087 Removing and Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Wishbone

33 32 087 - Removing and installing/replacing bottom right control arm





Note:
If the lower control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel Service and Repair.
- Remove output shaft from rear differential





Important!
To avoid damaging the output shaft, it will be necessary to support the trailing arm with the workshop jack.

Support trailing arm from underneath using a workshop jack.
Spread cover on lower control arm and pull off.

Installation:
Opening in cover points upwards.





Mark position of eccentric screw (1) to lower control arm with centre marks (2).
Replacement only: Carry over marking from old part to new part.





Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).
Remove eccentric screw towards front.

Installation:
Note insertion direction of eccentric screw.
Align eccentric screw by means of marking to lower control arm.
Fit eccentric washer (2).
Replace nut (1).
Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ 33 32 Control Arms and Struts (Rear).





Release screw (2).

Installation:
Tighten bolt in normal position.
Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ 33 32 Control Arms and Struts (Rear).





Installation:
Weld seam of control arm must point upwards.





After installation:
- Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.
- Perform chassis alignment check 32 00 155 KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride Height Measurement Without Vehicle Load