Control Arm Bushing

REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT IN LEFT OF RIGHT CONTROL ARM

Unscrew control arm.
Aluminum control arms must always be replaced.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nut.
Use washers on both sides.
Tightening torque for car loaded down to normal position. [1] 77.5 Nm (56 ft lb)




Suspend control arm from car on a piece of wire (prevents damaging the ball joint).
Pull out rubber mount with Special Tools 31 1 051 and 33 3 141/142/144.

Installation:
Remove grease from rubber mount and control arm bores.
Pull in rubber mount from the bevelled side of the control arm.
Same tools as above.




Removed Control Arm:
Press rubber mount out and in on a press and with Special Tools 31 1 051/052 as well as a pressure pad.


[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.