Bushing Outer Control Arm Upper, Replacing

Bushing outer control arm upper, replacing

Special tools:
951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder
999 7030 Mounting bracket bushing replace 999 7030 Mounting Bracket Bushing Replace
999 7031 Locating pin 999 7031 Locating Pin
999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve
999 7036 Drift 999 7036 Drift
999 7038 Drift 999 7038 Drift
999 7039 Connecting rod M16X360 999 7039 Connecting Rod M16X360
999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12

Removal

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.

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.
Remove the screw for the lower outer control arm mounting.

Removing the brake caliper

Remove:
- the wheel
- the ABS sensor and the ABS line from the bracket on the wheel spindle
- the brake caliper mounting screws.
Hang up the ABS line and the brake caliper. Use a piece of wire.

Removing the brake cable for the parking brake

Release the parking brake adjuster. See Handbrake, brake shoes, replacing Service and Repair.

Remove:
- the locating pin for the brake disc
- the brake disc
- the return spring at the expander
- the expander. Lift the brake shoe slightly. Grip the expander. Pull the expander outwards.
Unhook the expander from the metal bracket.

Remove:
- the guide sleeve for the cable sleeve. Apply a screwdriver between the guide sleeve lug and wheel arch. Pry apart slightly to remove the sleeve.

Removing the wheel spindle

- Remove the screw for the drive shaft mounting
- Remove the screw from the upper outer mounting for the control arm
- Press off the wheel spindle. Use tool 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder and 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 , 999 7031 Locating pin 999 7031 Locating Pin , 999 7030 Mounting bracket bushing replace 999 7030 Mounting Bracket Bushing Replace together with threaded rod 999 7039 Connecting rod M16X360 999 7039 Connecting Rod M16X360.

Note! Only press until the bushing releases from the splined joint.

Press in the drive shaft and remove the spindle.

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 7036 Drift 999 7036 Drift , 999 7038 Drift 999 7038 Drift and 999 7039 Connecting rod M16X360 999 7039 Connecting Rod M16X360
- Pull the bushing.

Note! If necessary, tighten the nut on the tool after pressing approximately halfway.

Installing the wheel spindle and tie rod

Install:
- the wheel spindle
- the screw for the lower and upper control arm mounting
- the tie rod screw
- the screw for the outer drive shaft mounting.

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.
Remove the retaining strap.

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 outer and inner control arm mounting. Tighten to 80 Nm
- the drive shaft mounting. Tighten to 50 Nm. Use a new screw.

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.

Installing the brake cable for the parking brake

- Install the mounting for the cables on the sub-frame and the clips on the tie rods
- Thread the mechanical cables into the brake covers.

Hint: Lubricate the O-rings on the guide sleeves of the mechanical cables. Use silicone grease.

Note! Ensure that the guide sleeve lug is correctly positioned in the cover.

Hook the expander in the plate bracket.

Install:
- the expander
- the return spring
- the brake disc
- the brake disc locating pin. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Installing the brake caliper

Install:
- the brake caliper
- the brake caliper mounting screw. Tighten to 60 Nm. Use new screws
- the ABS sensor
- the screws. Tighten to 10 Nm
- The ABS sensor cable in the bracket.

Finishing
Adjust the parking brake. See Handbrake, brake shoes, replacing Service and Repair.
Install the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.
Check/adjust the wheel alignment. See: Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting Wheel Alignment, Checking/Adjusting.