33 32 076 Removing and Installing/Replacing Top Left Wishbone

33 32 076 - Removing and installing/replacing top left control arm





Special tools required:
- 31 5 220





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove coil spring 33 53 000 Removing and Installing / Replacing Rear Left or Right Coil Spring
- Remove rear axle underbody protection





Release stabilizer on upper control arm.
Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ 33 55 Stabilizer Bar (Rear Axle).





Support rear differential with workshop jack (1).





Release bolts (1) on rear differential at front. And slide out towards rear axle differential is exposed.
Tightening torque 33 17 1AZ [1][2]Differential Mount.





Release bolt (1) on rear differential at rear.
Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ [1][2]Differential Mount.





Release nut (1) and remove screw.
Tightening torque 33 32 5AZ 33 32 Control Arms and Struts (Rear).





Release screw (1).
Press rear differential on opposite side and unscrew bolt towards rear.
Remove control arm at side.





Installation:
Tighten control arm on rear axle carrier in normal position.
Tightening torque 33 32 6AZ 33 32 Control Arms and Struts (Rear).
Adjusting normal position:
Important:
Coil spring must not be fitted yet!
Press wheel carrier upwards with special tool 31 5 220 and workshop jack up to dimension A.
Dimension A = middle of wheel hub to top edge of wheel arch
Conventional chassis/suspension:
A = 361 mm
EDC suspension:
A = 351 mm





After installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check 32 00 155 KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride Height Measurement Without Vehicle Load