Replacing a Guide Arm

33 32 091 - Replacing a guide arm





Important!
Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle 00 .. ... Lifting Vehicle With A Lifting Platform!

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





Important!
The guide arm to wheel carrier connection has been changed from a conical seat to a ball seat! Spare parts are offered for both variants.
To ensure a correct bolt connection, check before installing the guide arm whether the seat for the guide arm matches the seat for the wheel carrier.
Variants:
-A)
- M10 journal: Conical seat

-B)
- M12 journal: Ball seat





Remove rear wheel Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel.
Release nut (1); if necessary, grip at hexagon head.
Remove guide arm from wheel carrier.
Installation:
Keep tapered pin and bore clean and free from oil and grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ Control Arms And Struts (Rear).
Mark position of eccentric screw (4) to rear axle carrier.
Release nut (2) and remove eccentric washer (3).
Remove eccentric screw (4) towards rear.
Remove guide arm downwards.
Installation:
Note insertion direction of eccentric screw (4).
Align eccentric screw (4) by means of marking to rear axle carrier.
Fit eccentric washer (3).
Replace nut (2).
Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ Control Arms And Struts (Rear).





After installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check