Replacing a Guide Arm

33 32 091 - Replacing a guide arm





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.
For reasons of driving dynamics, the guide arms may only be replaced in pairs!
Variants:
-A)
- M10 journal: Conical seat
-B)
- M12 journal: Ball seat





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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel.





Unscrew nut (1).
Remove guide arm from wheel carrier.

Installation Note:
Keep guide arm to wheel carrier connection 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 (3) to rear axle carrier.
Release nut (1) and remove eccentric washer (2).
Pull out eccentric screw (3) and remove guide arm.

Installation Note:
Note insertion direction of eccentric screw.
Align eccentric screw by means of marking to rear axle carrier.
Refit eccentric washer.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tighten bolt connection in normal position Moving Vehicle Into Normal Position.
Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ Control Arms And Struts (Rear).





After installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check