Removing/Installing Left or Right Control Arm

REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT CONTROL ARM




Remove and install front wheel.
Unscrew bolts (2).
Lift off tie rod arm on spring strut.

Installation:
Clean threads of bores and bolts.
Lock bolts with bolt cement.
Tightening torque. 65 Nm (47 ft lb)




Check for correct installed position.




Remove cotter pin and unscrew castle nut.
Press off ball joint with Special Tool 31 1 110.

Installation:
Clean ball journal and bores to remove grease and dirt.
Tightening torque. 65 Nm (47 ft lb)
Lock nut with cotter pin.




Unscrew control arm on mount (3).
4 = Washer (both sides)

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque for a car in normal position. [1] 77.5 Nm (56 ft lb)


[1] Normal position:
Car loaded down with 2 x 68 kg (2 x 150 lbs) of front seats (seats in center position), 1 x 68 kg (1 x 150 lbs) on center of rear seat (not for coupes), 1 x 21 kg (1 x 46 lbs) in middle of trunk, and a full tank of gas.