31 12 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Control Arm

31 12 000 Removing and installing left or right control arm





Note:
If the wishbone is replaced, the wheel alignment \must be checked after assembly.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove front wheel.
^ Remove underbody protection.
^ Only on right with ride height sensor: Release link at wishbone.





Undo nut at control joint.

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ

Use special tool 31 2 310 to press wishbone from swivel bearing.

Installation note:

Keep wheel control joint to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace nut.





Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 31 12 3AZ

Screw special tool 31 1 040 onto joint.

Strike joint from below to release it from taper in front axle carrier.

Installation note:
Keep control arm to front axle carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace nut.





Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 31 12 5AZ

Release screws (2) on left and right side of vehicle.

Tightening torque 31 12 4AZ

Installation note:
Replace screws.





Remove control arm with bracket from front axle carrier.