Bushing Inner Control Arm Lower, Replace

Bushing inner control arm lower, replace

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 7047 Drift 999 7047 Drift
999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12

Removal

Preparations
Remove the wheels on both sides.

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




- Mark up the position on the spacer eccentric
- Remove the screw for the tie rod mounting
- Twist the tie rod down.

Disconnecting the control arm




- Install the tensioner. See Tensioner, instructions for use, M66, TF-80SC, AW55-50/51SN, M56 Tensioner, Instructions For Use.

Note! The tensioner should be completely compressed when removing and installing the spring, to achieve the correct lift effect.

- Compress the tensioner approximately 25mm from the unloaded position.




- Remove the screw holding the control arm in the sub-frame
- Lower the control arm using the tensioner to gain access for routing the bushing.

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 7047 Drift 999 7047 Drift (Not AWD) and 999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
- Pull the bushing out.

Installation

Installing the bushing




- Install the hydraulic cylinder with the bushing
- 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 7047 Drift 999 7047 Drift and 999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400.




- Pull the bushing.

Note! 6 mm of the bushing steel sleeve must be visible when in the correct position.

- Remove the hydraulic cylinder.

Installing the control arm
Lift the control arms so that the screw for the control arm can be installed through the sub-frame.
Install the screw.

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 and tie rod

Install:
- the retaining strap and secure the lower control arm slightly against the jacking point
- the screw for the lateral link.
Release the retaining strap.
Install the screw for the tie rod with the eccentric washers.

Tightening the stay and mountings
Install tensioner and tension the rear suspension to the normal position. See Tensioner, instructions for use, M66, TF-80SC, AW55-50/51SN, M56 Tensioner, Instructions For Use.

Tighten:
- both the mountings for the lateral link. Tighten to 80 Nm
- the inner mounting for the tie rod. Tighten to 80 Nm

Note! Ensure that the eccentric washer is positioned in the previously marked position.

- the outer and inner control arm mounting. Tighten to 80 Nm.

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