Bushing Outer Control Arm Lower, Replacing

Bushing outer control arm lower, replacing

Special tools:
951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder
999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve
999 7044 Sleeve 999 7044 Sleeve
999 7045 Drift 999 7045 Drift
999 7046 Drift 999 7046 Drift
999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12

Preparations

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations
- Remove the wheel.

Removal

Removing the shock absorber




- Secure the control arms down. Use retaining straps
- Remove the screws for the shock absorber mounting
- Pull the shock absorber from its mounting
- Release the retaining strap.

Warning! There is a risk of injury, do not place your hands in the area surrounding the shock absorber when releasing the retaining strap.

Disconnecting the lateral link




- Install the retaining strap and secure the lower control arm slightly against the jacking point
- Remove the lateral link screw at the spindle
- Slacken off the screw at the front mounting slightly. Turn the lateral link downwards.

Disconnecting the tie rod
- Remove the tie rod outer mounting
- Turn the tie rod upwards.

Removing the wheel spindle




- Remove the screw for the lower outer control arm mounting
- Remove the screw for the drive shaft mounting
- Press in the drive shaft and twist out the spindle
- Install the screw for the control arm mounting using 999 7046 Drift 999 7046 Drift as a spacer to keep the spindle out.

Removing the bushing




- Install the hydraulic cylinder
- Use tool 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder with 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 , 999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve , 999 7044 Sleeve 999 7044 Sleeve , 999 7045 Drift 999 7045 Drift and 999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
- Pull the bushing out.

Installation

Installing the bushing




- Install the hydraulic cylinder
- Use tool 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder with 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 , 999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve , 999 7044 Sleeve 999 7044 Sleeve , 999 7045 Drift 999 7045 Drift and 999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400.




- Pull the bushing.

Note! 8 mm of the bushing must be visible when in the correct position.

- Remove the hydraulic cylinder.

Installing tie rod
Remove the screw for the control arm mounting and tool 999 7046 Drift 999 7046 Drift.
Turn the spindle into position.

Install:
- the screw for the control arm mounting
- the screw for the tie rod
- the screw for the mounting of the outer drive shaft.

Note! Do not tighten the screw for the bushing mountings. This is carried out later when the rear suspension is in the normal position.

Installing the lateral link

Install:
- the retaining strap and secure the lower control arm slightly against the jacking point
- the lateral link screw.

Tightening the stay and mountings
Press the suspension up to its normal position, see Normal position Procedures.

Tighten:
- both the mountings for the lateral link. Tighten to 80 Nm
- the outer mounting for the tie rod. Tighten to 80 Nm
- the control arm mounting. Tighten to 80 Nm
- the drive shaft mounting. Tighten to 50 Nm.

Installing the shock absorber




Install the retaining strap and pull down the control arms so that the shock absorber can be installed.

Install:
- the shock absorber
- the screws. Tighten to 80 Nm.
Remove the tensioner strap.

Finishing
Install the wheel. See: Installing wheels Service and Repair.
Check/adjust the wheel alignment. See: Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting Wheel Alignment, Checking/Adjusting.