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Trapezoidal Control Arm, Upper Control Arm, Tie Rod, Coil Spring and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview






Trapezoidal Control Arm, Upper Control Arm, Tie Rod, Coil Spring and Level Control System Sensor Assembly Overview






1 Upper Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Upper Transverse Link ] Upper Transverse Link.

2 Eccentric Washer

3 Nut

95 Nm

Always replace if removed.

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Nut

6 Trapezoidal Control Arm

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Trapezoidal Control Arm ] Trapezoidal Control Arm.

7 Bolt

85 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

8 Bolt

25 Nm

9 Stone Deflector for Trapezoidal Control Arm

10 Lower Spring Support

11 Coil Spring

Note different types of suspension versions, see vehicle data plate. Refer to => [ Production Control Number (PR Number), Explanations ] Application and ID.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

12 Upper Spring Support

13 Upper Spring Seat Spacer Washer

Only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension.

14 Subframe

15 Nut

95 Nm

Always replace if removed.

16 Shim

17 Eccentric Bolt

18 Bolt

10 Nm

19 Bolt

5 Nm

20 Bolt

85 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

21 Securing Clip

22 Left Rear Level Control System Sensor

Complete with components.

Sensor lever must point toward outside.

Replace in vehicle. Refer to => [ Rear Vehicle Level Sensor ] Rear Vehicle Level Sensor.

After loosening, check basic setting of headlamp adjustment.

After loosening, control position must be adapted anew in vehicles with air spring suspension. Refer to => [ Self-Leveling Suspension Control Position, Programming ] Self-Leveling Suspension Control Position, Programming.

23 Bolt

85 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

24 Stone Protection Plate

Only installed on vehicles with heavy duty suspension.

25 Locking Clip

26 Tie Rod

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Service and Repair.

27 Bolt

85 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

28 Eccentric Bolt