Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

33 32 240 Replacing ball joint in left or right swinging arm/wheel carrier





Special tools required:
^ 00 2 030
^ 31 5 220
^ 33 3 333
^ 33 4 191
^ 33 4 192
^ 33 4 193
^ 33 4 194





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Deactivate and drain air spring/suspension system
^ Release shock absorber on swinging arm.
^ Release integral link at swinging arm.
^ Release anti-roll bar link at swinging arm.

Slacken nut (1).

Remove bolt (2) towards rear.

Tightening torque 33 32 3AZ.





Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.





Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs to drive flange.

Support axle support with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack 00 2 030.





Remove circlip (1).

Installation note:
Replace circlip (1).

Pull out ball joint with special tools 33 4 193, 33 4 191, 33 4 192 and 33 3 333.








Fit new ball joint (1) with special tools 33 3 333, 33 4 192, 33 4 191 and 33 4 194.





After installation:
^ Activate and fill air spring system
^ Carry out wheel alignment procedure.

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