AR33.20-P-0500T Remove/Install Upper Control Arm

AR33.20-P-0500T Remove/Install Upper Control Arm

Shown On Model 211 With Steel Suspension:

DANGER:
- Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform
- Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

CAUTION:
- When carrying out service and repair operations on the front-end assembly, always take great care to prevent leaving scratches, notches or fissures in the aluminum components. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected

NOTE: Installation: Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only in curb condition.

1 Evacuate front air spring strut using STAR DIAGNOSIS
- With Airmatic, code (489a)

2 Remove front wheel
3 Press follower joint (8) out of steering knuckle (5)

CAUTION: Secure steering knuckle (5) to prevent it from swinging away. The brake hose and electrical feed cables must not be stretched.

Left upper transverse control arm
4 Remove left front suspension strut.
5 Remove fuse box
6 Remove upper control arm (6) from front end
7 Inspect follower joint (8).
- Replace upper wishbone if necessary.

Right upper transverse control arm
8 Remove right front suspension strut
9.1 Remove air cleaner housing (9a).
- Comfort automatic air conditioning CODE (581b)

9.2 Remove combination filter housing (9b).
- Except comfort automatic air conditioning

10 Remove upper control arm (6) from front support
11 Inspect follower joint (8).
12 Install in the reverse order
13 Carry out chassis alignment check.